International school procurement and purchasing is highly varied and often confusing, so we want to create a space where we can present data and insight, share best practices, increase understanding, and inform future conferences and initiatives so they truly support the full spectrum of high-quality school suppliers.
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All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams
Live Session 1
TBC
(Sept-Oct)
Live Session 2
TBC
(Oct-Nov)
Live Session 3
TBC
(Nov-Dec)
Live Session 4
TBC
(Nov-Dec)
Meet Your Hosts
Greg Smith
Greg was a Head of School, Principal, Coordinator, Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Schools Advisor, Teacher in Primary, Middle and, High Schools, and all round good fellow through a long career inside schools. After escaping his native Western Australia in 2005, he had stints in senior educational administration in Beijing, Vientiane (Laos), and Shenzhen. He squeezed in a few years in between to start a recruitment company with a good friend in Australia (its called Schrole) but felt the lure of school leadership so, went back to the best job (and perhaps most challenging role) in the world in Shenzhen. After enjoying all that the pandemic had to offer, he found himself the Vice President for International Schools Services, the 70 year old leviathan of services to schools across the world. Now overseeing the management of ISS schools, PD, consulting services, and recruitment, he is fortunate to be in a job that has all the fun and none of the downsides of running a school.
Julian Fisher
Julian spent nine years working in an international school in Beijing before starting the award-winning market intelligence consultancy Venture Education. In addition, he is cofounder of Sanderson Charles and Schoolata, both supporting the growth of international schools and supporting suppliers. He is also chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China and former President of the Beijing Entrepreneurs’ Organisation.
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