Andrew Elias
International Development Lead, Norland University of Early Childhood
Andrew Elias is listed as International Development Lead, Norland University of Early Childhood. Andrew spoke at GESS Dubai 2026 in November 2026 (speaker, “Brain Architects, Not Babysitters: Why the Earliest Years Matter Most”).
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About
Andrew Elias leads Norland's growth across the GCC, working with school groups, investors and government partners to bring Norland's early childhood expertise into new settings. He has spent over 10 years in international Pre-K-12 education, holding senior brand and growth roles within UK independent and international school groups, where he was central to greenfield school launches in Riyadh and Dubai and advised on group acquisitions and sales. Based between Riyadh and Oxford, he is a well-known connector in the sector, with a LinkedIn following of over 30,000 education leaders, operators and investors globally.
Sessions at 1 conference
GESS Dubai 2026 10 November 2026 – 12 November 2026
- Brain Architects, Not Babysitters: Why the Earliest Years Matter Most Speaker · 11 November 2026