Our People
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
Education Partner
A recognised Education Futurist combining international experience as EdTech buyer and provider across public and private sectors, with 25+ years as teacher, senior leader, digital transformation strategist and consultant.
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Alex Farrell
Product & Technical Partner
Over 20 years consulting across semiconductor manufacturing, banking, and EdTech. Developed award-winning EdTech; passionate about guiding clients toward meaningful impact.
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Jamie Southerington
Commercial Partner
15+ years in UK and Global EdTech B2B SaaS, with a track record driving strategic direction and building high-performing teams for domestic and international growth.
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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.
In Their Words
What our advisors say
"The EdV team shares my passion for making the world a better place, by leading change and improving education for all."
"EdV is a trusted name in providing high quality support services to the global education sector."
"I am delighted to act as Special Advisor to EdV and support their mission to bring the best EdTech solutions."
"I am beyond delighted to be appointed as Special Advisor to EdV."
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