Who we are

With nearly 30 years of close family ties to Dubai, Kate brings a rich, multigenerational understanding of the UAE. This cultural insight, combined with over 25 years of global executive search expertise, gives her a sharp understanding of what ambitious schools need — and what it takes for leaders to thrive in the region.

Much of her career was spent with leading headhunters Saxton Bampfylde, where she specialised in senior education leadership appointments across the UK and internationally. Her expertise included independent schools, international schools and multi-academy trusts. Kate is known for her highly personalised, research-led approach, often uncovering talent others may overlook – including candidates not yet actively seeking a new role, or considering the Middle East for the first time. Kate brings creative thinking to every appointment, often surprising clients with fresh ideas and high-potential candidates from beyond the usual pool.

Jenny Dwyer brings a wealth of senior leadership experience, having been Head of two leading UK independent boarding schools (Sherborne and Priors Field) as well as Principal of an IB school in Jordan. This blend of national and international leadership gives her a unique insight into school leadership challenges worldwide.

She worked alongside Kate at Saxton Bampfylde as Head of the Schools Practice, and completed over 100 leadership appointments. Her strong networks among senior leaders are second to none, enabling her to connect schools with a wide and dynamic pool of talent.

Jenny also brings significant governance and regulatory experience. She has served as an ISI inspector and spent three years on the ISI Board. She is currently a Trustee of Sapientia Trust, where she chairs the Secondary Education Committee, and has held multiple other trustee and governor roles across both preparatory and secondary schools. Jenny continues to coach education leaders and guide schools through leadership transitions with integrity, clarity, and care.

Felicity is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Executive Coach with over 25 years’ experience working across both public and private sectors. Her work focuses on senior leadership assessment, team development, and coaching, and she has partnered with clients in sectors including energy, finance, telecoms, retail, manufacturing, education, and the charity world.

Felicity brings deep expertise in defining what excellence looks like in senior roles, and in applying psychometric profiling to create rigorous, insightful assessment processes. She has also served as a Psychologist for the BBC and has appeared on a number of broadcast programmes.

Her style is warm and compassionate, while also being appropriately challenging and tenacious — always working in service of the client and their agenda.

Adam has been living and working in Dubai for nearly 30 years. It is where he’s built his career, is raising his young family, and has developed a deep understanding of life and leadership in the region.

Over the past two decades, he’s worked across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, helping organisations grow and supporting senior leaders through periods of change, challenge and opportunity. He’s known for his calm, thoughtful approach and his ability to build strong, trusted relationships.

With a background in international business and leadership, Adam brings both strategic insight and a people-first mindset. Highly regarded as Dubai’s top executive coach, he also supports clients in navigating career transitions, clarifying goals, and making confident, purposeful decisions.

Well connected across the region and with a long-standing commitment to the UAE, Adam brings local knowledge, global perspective, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed.