Graduate, UK Civil Service Fast Stream. Seventeen years' experience in education policy, design and implementation, in the private and public education sectors. Formerly: positions with the UK Government's Department for Education and Skills in teaching, and in financial services; Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, responsible for leading the UK School practice and chairing the PwC Global Education Network; designing and implementing educational policies and programmes, and helping education organizations to maximize their potential for the benefit of learners. Currently, CEO, GEMS Education Solutions.