Our Value
EdV empowers education technology businesses to achieve their global growth aspirations.
Our experience and expertise combines with our focused methodology to align the commercial, product, and market placement aspects of your business. We work with you to build a pathway to accelerate and sustain high levels of global growth.
Our Philosophy
We believe in the transformational value of educational technology businesses, yet most fail to fulfil their potential.
Many fantastic products struggle to succeed commercially, many strong commercial teams struggle to reach the customers they need, and many relationships are strong but are hampered by rough edges on a product that prevents it from being a good fit.
By breaking down barriers, having an open attitude to improvement, and focusing on where attention is needed most, we can help improve the experience of technology in education for educators, students and parents.
Partners
Alex Farrell: Co Founder and Technology Partner, Sweden, Europe
Over 20 years of experience consulting and building products across semiconductor manufacture, banking and EdTech. Having built award-winning EdTech from the ground up, Alex brings exceptional capability and credibility in supporting others on their own unique journeys to success.
Phil Redhead: Co Founder and Education Partner, UAE, Asia
With more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, senior education leader, digital transformation strategist and consultant, Phil brings unique international experience as a buyer and provider of EdTech in both public and private sector settings. Recognised as an inspirational education futurist and influencer, Phil draws on his strong global network to co-create high-impact change.
Jamie Southerington: Co Founder and Commercial Partner, UK, Europe
Over 15 years of experience across UK and Global EdTech SaaS B2B. Jamie has a strong track record of creating strategy and building high performing teams to accelerate and sustain high levels of domestic and international growth.
Special Advisors
Professor Stephen Heppell
Professor Heppell is a world-leading expert in education, education technology and future, tech-enabled and optimised learning spaces. He has been described as “the most influential academic of recent years in the fields of technology and education” by the DfE and “Europe's leading online education expert” by Microsoft. He has won numerous awards including the BETT Award for Outstanding Achievement in ICT Education and the NAACE Award for Lifetime Achievement in educational technology.
Statement from Professor Stephen Heppell:
'“I am delighted to act as Special Advisor to EdV and support their mission to bring the best EdTech solutions to the world.”
Statement from EdV:
“We are thrilled to welcome Professor Stephen Heppell to the EdV family. With a shared vision for a better world, we are excited to have Professor Heppell with us, leveraging his unrivalled expertise as we support EdTech businesses to deliver the very best outcomes for learners across the globe.”
Dr Vicki Denmark
Dr. Vicki Denmark served as the Chief Architect for the Learning Lab for Cognia and led the development of the company’s school improvement and resources. She was the lead developer for the Teacher Observation Tool, all surveys, STEM Certification, and performance standards. Vicki was the co-developer of the (eleot)™ classroom observation tool and created the associated digital professional learning program for leaders and teachers. For 30 years, she was a teacher, principal, area superintendent, and assistant superintendent in a large public school system in Georgia, USA. Vicki has worked with schools worldwide, including in the Middle East and continues to lead projects for the United States government.
Statement from Dr Vicki Denmark:
'“I am beyond delighted to be appointed as Special Advisor to EdV. It is an honor to serve in this capacity, helping to bring the most innovative and high impact technology solutions to global markets”
Statement from EdV:
“We are delighted to welcome Dr Vicki Denmark as a special advisor to EdV. Dr Denmark brings a wealth of experience in the education sector, along with a strong track record of delivering definitive educational solutions. Our partnership further enhances EdV’s capability to drive and deliver value for our clients in global markets.”
Sir Christopher Stone
Sir Christopher Stone has enjoyed a distinguished career in education, spanning over 40 years. A respected and experienced teacher, headteacher, CEO and government adviser, his outstanding contribution to education was recognised with a knighthood in 2013. Sir Chris has also received two Honorary Doctorates, both for services to education. He has led a large multi-academy trust in the UK, helped to establish National Teaching Schools and was appointed one of the UK’s first National Leaders of Education, providing leadership support to schools and education systems in many countries, including Finland, Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Sir Chris was Global Chief Education Officer for GEMS Education, based in Dubai, and led on all education matters for 92 schools, 288,000 children and 15,000 staff worldwide.
Statement from Sir Christopher Stone:
“The EdV team shares my passion for making the world a better place, by leading change and improving education for all. It is my pleasure to be working with EdV to deliver value for our clients and to positively impact the lives of teachers, learners and leaders across the world.”
Statement from EdV:
“Sir Christopher Stone brings a wealth of experience, expertise and wisdom to the EdV family and we are delighted to have him on the team. He is held in high esteem by the colleagues with whom he has worked over the years and he has built a strong global network of influential education leaders and decision-makers at the highest level. In addition to his advisory role for EdV, Sir Chris brings his highly sought-after expertise and insight to our clients, through leading on, and contributing directly to, our high impact global projects.”