In this interview, we sit down with Matthew Burfield, Senior Vice President at GEMS Education, to explore the pivotal experiences and insights that have shaped his career and leadership journey.

Key Themes:

• Lasting impressesions from school, the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
• Fast progression into leadership, the successes and challenges.
• Recognising signs of burn-out, taking time and first steps into International Education.
• The experience of establishing GEMS Founders School Dubai.
• Advice for aspiring school leaders.