Founded in 2001, Cairneagle has established itself as a leading strategy consultancy in education. Supporting both organisations and investors, its work spans education ecosystems globally, from early years and K-12 schools to higher education, professional learning, education services and education technology. The firm’s expertise combines deep sector knowledge with rigorous strategic analysis, and it supports clients on growth strategy, market entry, M&A, commercial due diligence, operational improvement and long-term value creation. It has delivered over 350 projects for clients across more than 45 countries over the last five years.
Cairneagle is driven by a belief in the transformational power of education for individuals and society as a whole, including its capacity to change lives, enable social mobility, drive economic growth and strengthen the fabric of communities. The pace of change across the sector is faster than ever, with both global themes and in-country considerations, including the rising aspirations of emerging economies, evolving workforce needs, technological and delivery-model innovation, shifting demographics, and regulatory and funding evolution. Together, these create both commercial opportunities and challenges, and for 25 years, Cairneagle has been at the forefront of helping its clients navigate change, weigh their options and create lasting impact.
To celebrate this milestone, Cairneagle marked its 25th anniversary on the evening of 9 June with an event at London’s iconic Victoria and Albert Museum. The evening brought together more than 300 clients, friends of the firm, colleagues and alumni to celebrate the firm’s achievements and to reflect on the future. The event was hosted by Partners Arun Kanwar, Jorge Amirola, Sam Lecacheur, Ian Koxvold, Rupert Barclay and Fionnuala Duggan, highlighting the strength and continuity of the firm’s leadership team.
