Lead the development and execution of the Education Division’s short-, medium- and long-term strategic plans in alignment with the Group’s overall direction.
Establish and drive the education vision, mission, curriculum direction, growth strategy and business roadmap.
Oversee academic, operational and commercial performance to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, sustainable growth and long-term business viability.
Lead the expansion and development of the Education portfolio, including new pre-schools, international schools, enrichment centres and digital learning platforms.
Identify and develop new business opportunities, revenue streams, strategic alliances, curriculum partnerships, education technology collaborations and international networks.
Lead feasibility studies and strategic planning for new school establishments, including licensing, accreditation, partnerships and capital requirements. Take full accountability for the Education Division’s P&L;, including budgeting, forecasting, fee strategy, cost management, resource allocation and capital investment.
Drive financial sustainability through effective revenue generation, funding, grants, sponsorships and alternative education-related income streams. Oversee the recruitment, development, performance management and succession planning of academic and operational leadership teams.
Foster a high-performance, collaborative and professional culture that promotes employee engagement, retention, continuous learning and development.
Oversee daily academic, operational and administrative activities to ensure a safe, high-quality and effective learning environment.
Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, Ministry of Education regulations, accreditation standards, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and internal governance policies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education leadership, Business Administration or a related discipline; MBA is highly
preferred.
Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in education management, preferably with exposure
to international school operations.
Proven track record in education business expansion, school establishment and full P&L; management.
Experience in setting up or managing pre-schools and/or international schools will be an added advantage.
Strong strategic, commercial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess academic, operational and
financial performance.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and
influence Board members, regulators, education partners and community stakeholders.
Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
High level of integrity, professionalism and sound business judgement.

Chief Executive Officer