BOG – GPA ACADEMY

Board of Governors - GPA

A Governance Structure Rooted in Excellence

The Board of Governors at GPA serves as the highest authority overseeing the institution’s strategic direction, financial sustainability, and global integrity. Comprised of diverse leaders from across sectors and geographies, the board ensures that GPA remains aligned with its mission to deliver world-class professional development grounded in ethics, equity, and educational impact.

John Alston

Chairman

Strategic leader with two decades of experience in global governance and innovation.

Laila Mansour

Vice Chair

Policy advisor committed to advancing educational excellence across the MENA region.

Robert Jenkins

Finance Director

Driven by data and financial sustainability in the field of global education impact.

Sara Haddad

Legal Counsel

Legal expert overseeing GPA’s international compliance and policy implementation.

Thomas Bauer

Academic Strategy

Educational innovator focused on curriculum frameworks and talent development.

Claire Dufour

International Relations

Bridging cross-cultural partnerships to empower academic mobility and innovation.

Ahmed Demir

Operations

Focused on operational excellence, systems design, and institutional growth.

Fatima Al Nahyan

Regional Director

Leads strategic partnerships and public engagement across the Gulf region.

Mohamed Kamal

Innovation Lead

Driving digital transformation and applied AI solutions in learning environments.

Emily Scott

Board Member

Expert in governance and equity-driven leadership for inclusive education systems.

Ravi Patel

Technology Advisor

Engineer and systems thinker advising on scalable EdTech and LMS strategies.

Olivia Chen

Data & Evaluation

Monitoring learning outcomes and impact to support continuous improvement.

Governance Section

Governance Principles & Mandate

Strategic Oversight

Defining GPA’s long-term vision, growth priorities, and global direction.

Fiscal Accountability

Overseeing budgets, funding strategy, and sustainable financial planning.

Ethical Stewardship

Upholding transparency, equity, and compliance with global standards.

Academic Assurance

Ensuring the quality, relevance, and integrity of all GPA programs.

Global Representation

Reflecting regional diversity and serving the worldwide learning community.

Innovation & Growth

Fostering innovation in education, technology integration, and learner experience.

Inclusive Leadership

Ensuring that voices from diverse backgrounds contribute to strategic decisions and institutional progress.

Social Responsibility

Promoting inclusivity, ethical impact, and community development initiatives.