Arash joined Cairneagle in 2021. He has worked on strategy and commercial due diligence projects across the education sector, and recent experience includes work in nurseries in both the UK and Europe, and international focussed education technology. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Arash enjoyed the extensive consulting experience in retail and consumer markets, working for companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinational listed organisations. Arash has been a school governor at a secondary school for eight years. Arash has a BSc with honours in politics and economics from the University of Bath.

Alison joined Cairneagle in 2021. She has worked on assignments relating to UK and international school strategy, teacher CPD, higher education recruitment, and school and nursery commercial due diligence. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Alison was a secondary school teacher and middle leader. She completed her teacher training through the Teach First Leadership Development Programme and worked in state schools in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. Alison has a degree in Music from the University of Oxford, a PGCE in Secondary Education from Canterbury Christ Church University, and an MBA from Quantic School of Business & Technology.

Rob joined Cairneagle in 2020. He has worked on a range of projects across the early-year sector, international schools, SEND schools, education publishing and education technology. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Rob was Head of Maths at two London secondary schools. He spent six years in the teaching profession, having completed the Teach First Leadership Development Programme. Rob retains a keen interest in the UK education system and is on the board of governors for a local primary school. Rob studied Geography at the University of Oxford, where he stayed for both his Undergraduate and Master’s degrees.

Madeline joined Cairneagle in 2018. She has worked on a range of strategy, vendor and commercial projects across the education sector, from school services to higher education, while she has completed a large number of projects in the childcare and school space. Prior to Cairneagle, Madeline worked in a variety of sectors, including IT software and transportation. Most recently, she ran a seasonal swim school. Madeline has a first-class Business (BSc) from the University of Bath.

Peter first joined Cairneagle in 2020 and rejoined as a Manager in 2025. With ten years of experience in education, he has advised companies, organisations, and investors on key initiatives. Before rejoining Cairneagle, he was the Head of Strategy & Operations at the International Chamber of Commerce and an Associate Director at EY-Parthenon. Peter’s education experience also includes leading market entry strategy in Asia for BASIS Global, a US K-12 international school operator. Earlier in his career, Peter was an investment banker in Hong Kong and a corporate lawyer in New York. Peter’s long-standing interest in this area stems from his belief that education can improve social mobility. He sees this potential firsthand in his role as a Governor for a state primary school. Peter has a B.A., with distinction, in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School.

Max joined Cairneagle in 2020. He has worked on strategy and commercial due diligence projects across the education sector in the UK and internationally. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Max spent a year travelling across Asia, funded by online tuition lessons. Max has a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Sam joined Cairneagle at the start of 2022. He has worked on commercial due diligence and M&A advisory projects across the education sector, both in the UK and internationally. Prior to Cairneagle, Sam worked as a Business Analyst for an Italian startup. Sam has an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Durham University.

Kate joined Cairneagle in 2023. She has worked primarily on international projects, ranging from international schools in Spain to nurseries in Canada.  Before joining Cairneagle as a permanent team member, Kate completed an internship with us in 2022. Having tutored for 6+ years and regularly volunteered in schools during that time, she is interested in exploring the role public policy plays in issues facing education today – both here in the UK and internationally. Kate has a BA in English Studies from Durham University.

James joined Cairneagle in early 2022. He has worked on a range of cases across the nursery, school, and corporate education spaces. Prior to Cairneagle, he worked as a strategic transaction/advisor for a multinational engineering firm, focusing on providing commercial due diligence and market assessments to clients across the rail and Urban Air Mobility sectors. James has a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Lukas joined Cairneagle in 2023. His project experience includes strategy work in EdTech both within the UK and internationally, as well as commercial due diligence projects in early years, K12 and SEND provisions. Before joining Cairneagle as a permanent team member, Lukas completed an internship with us in 2022 and previously interned at a tax advisory firm in 2020. He is interested in exploring how EdTech can enhance the opportunities in the lifelong learning space. Lukas has a first-class BSc in Business from the University of Bath.

Beth joined Cairneagle in 2024 as a Consultant. Her recent experiences include work in EdTech, SEND schools, corporate funding in philanthropic organisations, and international schools. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Beth spent time studying in the Middle East and working in translation in Cairo. Beth retains a keen interest in international education systems and the impact of the increasing presence of technology on the education sector. Beth studied Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic and French) at the University of Cambridge.

Rehaan joined Cairneagle in 2024. His recent experiences include work in due diligence on nursery and international school M&A, as well as strategy pieces for both schools and commercial clients. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Rehaan was the Head of Schools at Dukes Plus, the consultancy branch of Dukes Education. Rehaan retains a keen interest in the UK education system and its relationship to private equity, as well as the impact of political decision-making on education. Rehaan studied Law at the University of Oxford as an Undergraduate, before completing his Masters in Political Science at the London School of Economics.

Andrey joined Cairneagle in 2024 and is now in the role of Consultant. His recent experiences include commercial due diligence and strategy work in EdTech, international schools space and Early Years both within the UK and internationally. Before joining Cairneagle, Andrey completed an internship in a consulting firm and worked in a strategy/analytical role at a London-based FinTech. He is interested in exploring how digital transformation and global economic shift would affect EdTech and international schools space. Andrey has a Master in Finance with Distinction from the London School of Economics, as well as a first-class BSc in Economics and Finance from the University of London.

David joined Cairneagle in Autumn 2024 having completed an internship earlier that year. He has worked on a range of education projects in the UK and internationally, primarily working in EdTech and the international schools market. Before working at Cairneagle, David had experience in political research and taught English at a Colombian university. David has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Asim joined Cairneagle in 2024. He has worked on commercial due diligence and strategy projects across the education sector, both within the UK and internationally. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Asim worked as an Investment Banking Autumn Analyst in the Leveraged Finance team at Credit Suisse. He also has experience in Technology Growth Equity Investing, as well as Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and M&A Investment Banking. Asim is interested in EdTech, driven by AI, lifelong learning, upskilling, and alternative education pathways. He sees opportunities in emerging needs like SEND, as well as the fragmented e-learning market, which is well-positioned for growth and consolidation. Asim graduated with a First-Class honours, reading BSc Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London.