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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, 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
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
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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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
"EdV is a trusted name in providing high quality support services to the global education sector. Their understanding of both the educational and commercial dimensions of this work — from curriculum alignment to market readiness — makes them a uniquely valuable partner for any organisation seeking to make a meaningful contribution to teaching and learning across the Gulf region and beyond."
"I am beyond delighted to be appointed as Special Advisor to EdV. After thirty years as a teacher, principal, and district leader in the United States, and leading innovation projects at Cognia, I have seen first-hand how the right partnerships can transform educational outcomes. EdV's approach — grounded in real school experience and focused on sustainable impact — aligns perfectly with my own commitment to improving education globally."
"I am delighted to act as Special Advisor to EdV and support their mission to bring the best education technology solutions to schools and learners around the world. In decades of working at the intersection of technology and education, I've seen too many promising innovations fail to reach the classrooms that need them most. EdV's combination of deep educational understanding and commercial rigour is exactly what this sector needs."
"The EdV team shares my passion for making the world a better place, by leading change and improving education for all. Having spent my career championing educational excellence — from the classroom to leading 92 schools and 288,000 children as Global Chief Education Officer at GEMS — I recognise in EdV the same commitment to raising standards and creating genuine impact for learners worldwide."
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