Managing Director, EDGE
by GEMS in Education (Schools, Universities & Training)
The Managing Director, EDGE at GEMS Education serves as the founding leader of the Expeditions for Growth, Discovery, and Excellence (EDGE) initiative—an organisation designed to develop survival, resilience, leadership, and global citizenship skills in students aged 3–18 through experiential, theme-based projects. The role involves designing, building, and scaling the EDGE organisation in line with GEMS Education’s strategic goals. The MD will define the vision, mission, and roadmap of EDGE, manage its financial sustainability, and ensure operational excellence in compliance with UAE regulatory frameworks such as KHDA, ADEK, and SPEA. The position encompasses leadership of curriculum design, team recruitment, safeguarding, and risk management, ensuring all expeditions and training align with global health and safety standards. The Managing Director will act as the public ambassador for EDGE, fostering partnerships with NGOs, charities, and humanitarian organisations, while embedding EDGE’s values of Growth, Discovery, and Excellence within GEMS’ broader educational ecosystem. The role requires experience in youth leadership, adventure education, or military expeditionary training, with strong capabilities in governance, finance, stakeholder management, and multicultural engagement.