Our People

Built for Education. Driven by Experience.

Secure, transparent relationships within our core team and with trusted, global experts are key to delivering sustained impact.

Core Team

Our Partners

Experienced practitioners across education, technology, and commercial strategy - working together to deliver real results for EdTech businesses.

Phil Redhead

Phil Redhead

Education Partner

A recognised Education Futurist, Phil combines unique international experience as a buyer and provider of EdTech in public and private sector settings with his strong global network from 25+ years as a teacher, senior education leader, digital transformation strategist and consultant in order to co-create high impact change with our clients.

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Alex Farrell

Alex Farrell

Product & Technical Partner

With over 20 years of consulting experience spanning semiconductor manufacturing, banking, and EdTech, Alex brings deep technical expertise and industry credibility. Having developed award-winning EdTech, he is passionate about guiding clients on their path to meaningful impact and success.

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Jamie Southerington

Jamie Southerington

Commercial Partner

Bringing a strong track record of driving strategic direction for companies of various sizes and maturity levels, Jamie has over 15 years of experience across UK and Global EdTech B2B SaaS. He excels in building high performing teams to accelerate and sustain high levels of domestic and international growth.

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Global Expertise

Special Advisors

EdV's Special Advisors bring world-class expertise and global networks to support our clients' ambitions.

Sir Christopher Stone, Special Advisor

Sir Christopher Stone

Special Advisor

Sir Chris' 2013 knighthood honoured his outstanding contributions to UK education as a teacher, headteacher, MAT CEO and government adviser. In addition, he has supported educational system leadership in countries including Finland, Australia and Vietnam, and as Global Chief Education Officer for GEMS Education, served 92 schools and 288,000 children worldwide.

Dr Ibtihaje El Senne, Special Advisor

Dr Ibtihaje El Senne

Special Advisor

An international educational consultant and certified IB trainer, Dr. El Senne's doctorate in The Role of Training in Sustainable Human Development and degree in Arabic Language and Literature complement 20+ years' expertise in enhancing teaching and learning quality, team building, educational leadership, and creating innovative, motivating learning environments across education institutions in the Gulf region.

Prof Stephen Heppell, Special Advisor

Prof Stephen Heppell

Special Advisor

Described as 'the most influential academic of recent years in the fields of technology and education' (DfE) and 'Europe's leading online education expert' (Microsoft), Prof. Heppell offers his world-leading expertise in education, education technology and optimised learning spaces.

Dr Vicki Denmark, Special Advisor

Dr Vicki Denmark

Special Advisor

Following an illustrious 30-year career as teacher, principal and area superintendent in a large public school system in Georgia, USA, Dr Denmark led highly-innovative development projects as Chief Architect for Cognia. Vicki continues to support schools around the world and lead projects for the United States government.

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