Global education advisory

Leadership, governance and transformation for education organisations

Antona Consulting supports education leaders, boards and investors with clear, practical advice across strategy, governance, transformation and growth. We also provide experienced fractional leadership where organisations need senior capacity at a pivotal moment.

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UK-based. International in outlook.

What we do

We work with education organisations, public bodies and investors on leadership, governance, strategy, transformation and sustainable growth.

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Fractional and executive leadership

Experienced fractional CEO, managing director and chief revenue officer support, alongside senior appointments, leadership development and executive decision-making.

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Governance and assurance

Board effectiveness, governance reviews, risk oversight and clearer accountability.

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Strategy and transformation

Practical strategy, organisational review and change programmes that build momentum.

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Investment and due diligence

Education-sector insight for investors assessing opportunities, performance, risk and value-creation priorities.

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Private equity portfolio support

Hands-on advisory for private equity clients and portfolio leadership teams, from pre-investment assessment through post-acquisition strategy, governance, operating-model review, turnaround planning and value-creation delivery.

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International academic programmes

Strategic and operational advice for highly academic international programmes, including academic proposition, student experience, safeguarding, staffing, partnerships, growth and quality assurance.

Where we work

Education expertise across institutions and investment

Our work spans schools, colleges, universities, skills providers, public bodies, private providers, investors and international education assignments.

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Schools and colleges

Leadership, governance and improvement support for ambitious education providers.

Universities and higher education

Strategic advice for institutions navigating change, growth and stakeholder expectations.

Skills and workforce development

Insight for providers connecting learning, employability and regional opportunity.

Investors and private providers

Education-sector due diligence, portfolio strategy and operational insight for investors and private education businesses.

International education

Advisory support for cross-border education, partnerships and academically rigorous international programmes.

Our approach

Clear thinking. Practical progress.

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Understand the context

We listen carefully to the organisation, its people and the decisions in front of it.

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Focus on what matters

We identify the priorities that will make the greatest difference to performance and confidence.

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Work alongside leaders

We provide practical support that helps boards and leadership teams move forward with clarity.

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Confidential advice for important decisions

Whether you are leading change, strengthening governance, assessing an education investment or developing an international academic programme, Antona Consulting can help.

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