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.

Ewan joined Cairneagle in 2025 as a Principal having previously led KPMG’s Education Strategy business. With over 15 years of experience, he works with leadership teams and boards to help them answer their most challenging strategic questions. Ewan is experienced in leading deal and growth strategy projects across a range of education sub-sectors from Early Years to Higher Education and beyond, as well as adjacent sectors such as Student Accommodation, EdTech and Care. He has a first class Masters in Mathematics from the University of York and is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Amy joined Cairneagle in January 2022. Her recent work includes projects in international schools, adult education & lifelong learning, assessment and nurseries. Prior to Cairneagle, she worked in investment management. Amy speaks French, Spanish and Portuguese and has a BA in Modern and Medieval Languages from the University of Cambridge.

Ruowei joined Cairneagle in 2023. She has experience in strategy and commercial due diligence projects across the education sector in the UK and internationally. Prior to Cairneagle, she worked in strategy consulting and in the non-profit sector. She is interested in exploring the private sector in the education industry and making a positive and lasting impact on business and society. Ruowei has an MPhil in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, and a BSc with honours in Sociology from the London School of Economics.

Hector joined Cairneagle in 2026 after spending 10 years using education to drive social impact across the African continent, Japan and the UK. In his previous role as Director of Ashinaga Uganda he oversaw 12 programmes providing educational access and psychosocial support to over 1,000 high-need students each year. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in African Studies and a BA in Geography (both from the University of Oxford).

Tom joined Cairneagle in 2024 as a consultant and his experiences so far include work in UK schools, EdTech and the alternative provision and tutoring space in the UK. After leaving university Tom spent a year exploring different opportunities, working in strategic communications, teaching in an NGO Beirut and a short stint working in Japan. Tom retains a particular interest in SEND and public policy, following historic experience working in the SEND non-profit sector. Tom studied Economics and Management at the University of Oxford.

James joined Cairneagle in 2026. His recent experience includes work in the international schools and nursery sector. Prior to joining Cairneagle, James spent several years as a strategy consultant, working on commercial due diligence and strategy projects across the technology, further education, and higher education spaces. He also has several years’ experience in financial services. James has a BSc in Economics and Politics from the University of Exeter.

Nafeesa joined Cairneagle in 2025 and is currently a Consultant. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Business Analyst at Kearney, where she worked on strategy and management consulting projects across a range of industries. She also has experience in non-profit strategy, focusing on market access initiatives in the agriculture sector. She is particularly interested in the intersection of education, social impact, and strategic growth, especially how organisations scale and evolve to meet changing needs across the education landscape. Nafeesa holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics.

Anna joined Cairneagle in April 2025. She has experience in a range of strategy and commercial due diligence projects across the education sector, both in the UK and internationally. Before joining Cairneagle as a permanent team member, Anna completed an internship with us in 2023 and previously interned at a global health information company in 2022. She is particularly interested in the UK school landscape, SEND and the strategic growth of services to schools. Anna studied Business at the University of Bath.

Francesca joined Cairneagle in 2025 and is currently a Consultant. Prior to joining Cairneagle, Francesca worked as a Business Analyst at a boutique strategy consultancy firm in London, where she advised private equity and corporate clients across a range of sectors including; enterprise software, consumer goods, and industrials. Her projects focused on international expansion, organisational restructuring, and sales optimisation. Francesca has a strong interest in strategy consulting, education, and purpose-driven business. She has advised early-stage ventures in the blue economy and agri-tech sectors and is passionate about the intersection of business, culture, and social impact. Francesca studied at London Business School, earning a Masters in Management with distinction and receiving the LBS Women’s Merit Scholarship. She previously obtained a BSc in Economics and Management of Arts from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, graduating with first-class honours.

Yusriya joined Cairneagle as a consultant in 2025. Prior to this, she completed internships in public sector and management consulting. Her recent experience includes strategy and due diligence projects across EdTech, international schools, and nurseries. Alongside her consulting experience, Yusriya taught English in rural Thailand. Yusriya holds a BA (Hons) in History and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Mercy joined Cairneagle in 2025. Prior to this, she has had a range of experiences at Procter & Gamble, PwC and HSBC. Her recent projects at Cairneagle include both due diligence and strategy projects in SEND, EdTech and international schools. She has a strong interest in international learning and assessment and education policy. She has a MEng in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cambridge.

Ingrid joined Cairneagle in 2025 as a consultant. Since starting, she has worked on strategy and commercial due diligence projects on UK and international nurseries, schools and EdTech providers. Before joining Cairneagle, Ingrid worked as a cost of living research analyst at a global mobility firm. She also has 3+ years of experience as a freelance tutor for UK and international students, teaching A-Levels and preparing students for Oxbridge interviews. As an international student herself, Ingrid is keenly invested in the globalisation of education, to enable mobility. Ingrid graduated from the University of Oxford with a Congratulatory First in Experimental Psychology (ranked 3rd in her cohort) in 2023.

Ellen joined Cairneagle in 2026 as a consultant. She has experience across a range of strategy, commercial due diligence and vendor due diligence projects within the education sector, with a particular focus on international schools and education businesses outside the UK. Ellen is particularly interested in international education and the growing role of technology in shaping teaching, learning and school operations. She studied Politics and Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.

Sam joined Cairneagle in 2026 and his experience so far includes work across the apprenticeships and UK schools’ sectors. Prior to joining the firm, he spent a year and a half living in Kyoto, where he worked as a data engineer and semi-professional rugby player. He also has previous experience as a data consultant intern, supporting private equity-backed businesses. Sam is particularly interested in the evolving landscape of higher education and training, including how changing public perceptions and expectations are reshaping the value proposition of different educational pathways. Sam studied History at the University of Oxford.

José joined Cairneagle in 2026. He has experience across strategy, regulatory and policy consulting, with a particular focus on the education sector gained through impact evaluations and policy analysis for large-scale education programmes in Mexico, working alongside international organisations such as the IDB, UNDP, OECD and the World Bank. Before joining Cairneagle, José gained experience in commercial due diligence during his MBA internship as a Growth Analyst at Nteaser in Madrid, where he managed energy and infrastructure deals. He previously spent over four years as a Consultant at De La Calle Madrazo Mancera, a boutique strategy firm in Mexico City, advising public and private sector clients on market entry, strategy, regulation and investment feasibility. He is particularly interested in the use of data to inform strategic decision making and in the dynamics of education and public policy across markets, especially early education. José studied a Master of Business Administration at IESE Business School in Barcelona and holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from ITAM in Mexico City.

Erik joined Cairneagle in 2025 as our first Data Solutions Architect. In this capacity he leverages his knowledge of data science, software engineering and AI to perform complex data analyses and automate recurring workflows. He started his career as a consultant at PwC and product manager at Pearson, with the past decade dedicated to building consumer EdTech startups. Before joining Cairneagle, he spent five years as co-founder and CEO of a venture-backed online mathematics tutoring platform in South Africa. Erik holds a First Class degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Edinburgh.

Eva joined Cairneagle in 2025 as a HR Administrator, supporting HR Administration, Recruitment and People Data. She supports onboarding and offboarding processes and maintains HR systems, people data and internal platforms. Prior to Cairneagle, she completed a year-long placement as a Recruitment Consultant at Hays, specialising in Technology Recruitment. She has also undertaken internships within the Asset Management and Energy Sectors, gaining exposure to corporate environments and people-focused processes. Eva holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Management and Human Resources from Nottingham Trent University. Her dissertation focused on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and she is a CIPD Associate member.

Caroline joined Cairneagle in April 2026. With over 10 years’ experience as an Office Manager in industries ranging from Oil & Gas in Mayfair to Insurance in the City. She has proven experience project leading multiple office moves and office refurbishments as well as the implementation of policies and procedures aimed at improving office culture. Her daily duties can be vast and varied but with a focus on continual improvement to the office environment and the employee experience within the workplace.