Global trade continues to face a period of widespread uncertainty, characterised by slowing growth in historically prominent corridors and disruption to once-established supply chains. For Florian Witt, head of ODDO BHF’s international and corporate banking division and a member of its group-wide business executive committee, this uncertainty is rooted in gradual changes in geopolitical relationships ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
Michele Gay, founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, is an internationally recognized leader in comprehensive school safety. After the tragic loss of her daughter, Josephine, in the Sandy Hook School shooting, Michele turned her grief into action, dedicating her life’s work to protecting and educating school communities. As the primary author of […]| K12 Digest
With more than 30 years’ experience in the K-12 EdTech sector, Michael E. Spencer is CEO and Founder of Global Expansion Strategies, a Silicon Valley-based growth, advisory and investment firm that works with education companies to expand globally. He is also a sought-after investor, board member and advisor for innovative and high-growth EdTech ventures. Michael […]| K12 Digest
Dan Fitzpatrick is one of the world’s foremost voices on AI in education. The bestselling author of The AI Classroom and the new book Infinite Education, he has empowered 100k+ educators and leaders worldwide to embrace innovation. An award-winning strategist and regular media contributor, Dan’s mission is to help schools prepare the next generation for […]| K12 Digest
Evan Erdberg is the President and Founder of Proximity Learning and has 15+ years of experience putting students first as a digital education entrepreneur. Evan, a pioneer in online education, revolutionized K-12 learning by introducing virtual teacher staffing through Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI). His work ensures that students nationwide have access to quality education, addressing […]| K12 Digest
Giorgio Zampirolo is a seasoned business and educational consultant with experience in management consulting, programme leadership, and EU initiatives. Currently Head of Learning Innovation at Paradigma Exponential Hub in Padua, he mentors EdTech startups at renowned innovation centres such as Bocconi B4i in Milan. His expertise spans digital transformation, strategic planning, and lifelong learning. A […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Bouchey is the Chief Professional & Continuing Education (PACE) Officer at the University of Vermont. As one of the longest-standing PACE units in higher education, the team serves the institution offering high-quality online and hybrid non- and degree offerings in collaboration with the university’s academic units and institutes, workforce development, and lifelong learning opportunities to […]| Higher Education Digest
Claire is an experienced recruiter in interim management. She connects senior leaders with flexible talent that helps universities adopt strategies to drive sustainable change. This covers steps to optimise their operations, drive their top-line and reduce their cost base, including back-office transformation, change in target operating models, adopting modern digital solutions, estates rationalisation, and strategic […]| Higher Education Digest
Tia Morris is an advocate for equity, dedicating more than 25 years to improving educational opportunities for young people. In 1998, she began her teaching career with the NYCDOE through Teach For America and returned in 2020 as Executive Director. Tia has served as Executive Director for Teach For America New Jersey, a founding member […]| K12 Digest
A recent report by Studyportals, IELTS, and the British Council reveals a significant shift in global higher education: English-taught programmes outside of traditional anglophone countries are on the rise, having grown by an impressive 22% between 2022 and 2024. With 40,786 English-taught programmes now available outside major English-speaking countries, this trend reflects an evolving landscape […]| Higher Education Digest
Fabrizio is an international expert in quality assurance and international education. After over 15 years in leading roles in the quality assurance and recognition of TNE, with the UK Quality Assurance Agency and the agency managing the UK ENIC function, he is now the Director of Q-intled, an independent consulting agency working with education providers, […]| Higher Education Digest
Avinash Tripathi is a distinguished analytics evangelist and industry influencer. He has successfully led analytics and data science teams, shaping the data strategy and vision for some of the world’s largest universities, driving business value, and accelerating speed to insights. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Avinash is deeply passionate about leveraging […]| Higher Education Digest
Megan Ellis is the Executive Director of the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan University’s signature experience. As a strategic leader, she is responsible for the unification and growth of this transformational program, which is integrated into the OWU curriculum. Ellis works closely with students, faculty and staff, alumni, community members, and corporate partners to create opportunities […]| Higher Education Digest
Eric Francis Manu FRSA is an Executive Leadership Coach and Etiquette Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Lecturer, and Entrepreneur who has held positions in both the Financial Services and Corporate sectors. He is the founder and Principal of the International British Protocol Academy and a successful philanthropist. Known as “The Gentlemen with the hat “and his philosophy […]| K12 Digest
Dr. Rebecca Good is a recently retired educator who has been a teacher, principal, central staff executive director, and school superintendent in the Dallas area. She is also a nationally sought-after educational expert, who is often heard on podcasts, TV, and radio stations across the country talking about the latest hot education topics. She has […]| K12 Digest
David Rushby is the co-creator of Nautilus, an online school leadership platform that enables schools to accurately self-evaluate their provision using an iPad or tablet. He’s proud to have a career that began as a special educational teaching assistant, before teaching in a large inner-city school in Hackney, east London. David then went on to […]| K12 Digest
Judy Webb-Hapgood is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for the University of Miami, the University of Miami Health System, and the Miller School of Medicine. She is responsible for an enterprise supply chain to include warehouse/distribution operations, procurement, material management, mail services, fleet services, food services, and revenue generating business lines. Judy joins Miami from […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Jennifer deCoste is the President of ACT Executive Coaching, leveraging over 25 years of experience in education and leadership. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction / Gender Studies from Penn State University, Jennifer has excelled in roles including Senior Vice President at RW Jones Agency and Vice President for Leadership Strategies at Credo […]| Higher Education Digest
Matt Topliss is an international school leader and experienced educational consultant with a demonstrated history of sustained success in educational leadership. He has completed an MA in Education and NPQH. Matt has led schools in the UK, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, and from August 2024, Japan. He is a Leadership Performance Coach and NPQ Assessor. Matt […]| K12 Digest
Ali was born and raised in the UK. Ali is based between the UK, Spain, and Qatar. He has served in a number of roles in international schools, such as Head of School, Director of Learning & Teaching (PreK-12), PYP/MYP/DP Coordinator, and English teacher. He is passionate about developing schools and others. Currently, he is […]| K12 Digest
Rafmary Baker is an experienced educator, mentor, and the director of the award-winning educational enterprise, Cambridge Business Online Centre. She holds a joint first-class honours degree in Politics and International Relations from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a postgraduate degree in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge. As part of her venture, she […]| Higher Education Digest
Steve is an award-winning educator with over 35 years of classroom and leadership experience. As a sought-after consultant, trainer, and author, he empowers school leaders and teachers worldwide, specializing in leadership development, pedagogy, and impactful classroom practice. Steve holds fellowships from the Chartered College of Teaching and the Royal Society of Arts. His international work […]| K12 Digest
Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, principal, student, speaker, and published author. As a former teacher and now administrator, Dr. Rob serves in the foreground of everyday education. Currently, Dr. Rob serves as Chief Operating Officer at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and has truly become a […]| K12 Digest
Michael E. Spencer is the CEO / Founder of Global Expansion Strategies, a global growth, advisory, and investment firm working with education companies to expand globally. Michael Spencer is an education executive with more than 30 years of global C-level leadership, management, operational, business development, and investment experience in the K-12 marketplace. Michael Spencer has […]| K12 Digest
As an inspirer, Jean has motivated many to find out exactly what they want to do for a living; especially students through his poetry, inspirational stories, and successful strategies. Having overcome his internal battles with fear and pressure to succeed as a college student, Jean used his imagination to create a career for himself. Jean’s […]| K12 Digest
PeopleBench CEO And Founder, Fleur Johnston has more than 20 years’ experience In workforce and digital transformation. Driven to create change for good, Fleur founded PeopleBench with the aim of empowering school leaders to build great school workforces to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. The teacher shortage is pervasive, spreading across districts and even […]| K12 Digest