Digital TransformationTechnology StrategyAI & EdTech
Director, AI Learning Solutions AKD International Inc.. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Selected experience
Director, AI Learning Solutions AKD International Inc., June 2019 – Present — Provide director-level leadership for digital transformation, platform strategy, analytics, AI integration, and systems modernization across AKD International’s education and technology portfolio, including CanGlory Education, the Canadian International School group, Everon Learning Solutions, and NovaLearn. 
Expert Network Advisor Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), July 2025 – Present — Advise investors and consulting clients on EdTech market dynamics, LMS strategy, digital transformation, AI adoption, technology implementation, and international education markets to inform strategic and investment decisions. Managing Director Matata Education, June 2017 – August 2019 — Led the development and scale-up of an education-services company in Mainland China, establishing the operating model, strategic partnerships, business processes, and program-delivery infrastructure needed to move from concept to active operations. Northern China Network Chair International Baccalaureate Organization, August 2013 – June 2017 — Led a regional network of IB coordinators across Northern China and Mongolia, including chairing quarterly meetings, acting as primary IBO liaison, and directing regional conference coordination. IB DP Coordinator Canadian International School of Beijing, August 2007 – June 2017 — Led IB Diploma Programme coordination, teacher development, policy implementation, accreditation/evaluation, and cross-functional academic initiatives.
Expert Network Advisor Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), July 2025 – Present — Advise investors and consulting clients on EdTech market dynamics, LMS strategy, digital transformation, AI adoption, technology implementation, and international education markets to inform strategic and investment decisions. Managing Director Matata Education, June 2017 – August 2019 — Led the development and scale-up of an education-services company in Mainland China, establishing the operating model, strategic partnerships, business processes, and program-delivery infrastructure needed to move from concept to active operations. Northern China Network Chair International Baccalaureate Organization, August 2013 – June 2017 — Led a regional network of IB coordinators across Northern China and Mongolia, including chairing quarterly meetings, acting as primary IBO liaison, and directing regional conference coordination. IB DP Coordinator Canadian International School of Beijing, August 2007 – June 2017 — Led IB Diploma Programme coordination, teacher development, policy implementation, accreditation/evaluation, and cross-functional academic initiatives.