Cynthia Bolton is a global leader in gifted education with over 25 years of experience. She previously served as Head of Gifted Support at Qatar Foundation and brings substantial expertise in advanced learner provision, talent development and the design of academically challenging programmes for high-potential students.

Derek Laidlaw is an experienced international school leader with a strong track record in leading high-performing British curriculum schools. He has served as Executive Principal of Oryx International School in Doha and previously led King’s College, The British School of Alicante, achieving an Outstanding rating across all categories. He has also held senior leadership roles at Doha College, bringing extensive experience in whole-school improvement, international education and building world-class learning environments.

Iram Myford is CEO of ILM Education Consultants, a strategic education leader specialising in leadership development, school improvement and corporate training across the Middle East and the UK, delivering impactful, evidence-informed professional learning.

Adam D’Souza is an education entrepreneur and consultant, founder of Select:ed and former founding team member of Chatsworth International School Group. A Royal Holloway Classics graduate, he advises families, schools and organisations on international education strategy and leadership development.

Harry White is a curriculum specialist with two master’s degrees in education and extensive experience across both the British Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate. He is currently pursuing a PhD in curriculum, bringing strong expertise in academically rigorous programme design, coherence and long-term curriculum development.

Lubna Khan is an education leader based in Riyadh, contributing to international education and community-focused initiatives. She serves as a Trustee for The Harmony Project, supporting its mission to promote values-led education, sustainability and global citizenship. Her work reflects a commitment to inclusive education and meaningful impact across diverse learning communities.

Dr Rashida Sharif is a former Her Majesty’s Inspector with over 40 years in education, specialising in inclusion. She has held senior leadership roles, advised schools globally and served as a non-executive director across health and education sectors.

Dr Martin Bloomfield is a globally recognised expert in neurodiversity, inclusion and applied ethics, with over two decades of experience in education, consultancy and policy advisory. He has advised governments, contributed to international initiatives including UNESCO and the United Nations, and is a leading voice in dyslexia awareness and inclusive education. He is Director of Beyond Inclusion, a trustee of the Accessible Learning Foundation, and a lecturer in digital ethics and intercultural education across European universities.

Victoria Raynor is a global safeguarding leader advising trusts and international schools on safeguarding strategy, governance and organisational culture. She founded international safeguarding networks, strengthening collaboration across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Dr Chantelle Morman is an integrative physician and financial educator, recognised as a Forbes-featured “Trendsetter”. She combines health, education and financial literacy to advance inclusive access, community empowerment and long-term opportunity across diverse global contexts.