Advisory Board
We are fortunate to have the counsel of an accountability to a world-class advisory board comprised of industry thought leaders in their respective fields including education, banking, finance, innovation, technology, philanthropy, branding, media, international business, and entrepreneurship. This strong and diverse guidance continues to benefit KEY, its partners, stakeholders, investors, and families we serve.
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Advisory Board
Early Childhood
Peter Lee
Gallant Investments
Peter Lee is a Hong Kong based investor in various sectors including technology, oil and gas, mineral extraction, and real estate developments. He previously served as principal of a Vancouver-based firm assisting numerous entrepreneurs in small to medium-sized businesses raising capital, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions.
Denis O'Brien
Chairman, Digicel Group
Denis O'Brien is one of Ireland's leading entrepreneurs with investments across several sectors including international telecoms, radio, media, property, aircraft leasing, golf and online recruitment.
Jared Carney
Founder and CEO, Lightdale LLC
Jared Carney is the founder and CEO of Lightdale LLC and Senior Advisor to the Milken Institute. As the former Chief Strategy Officer at Milken Institute, he was instrumental in increasing the Milken Institute's programmatic and revenue growth to become a preeminent financial thinktank.
Albert Ip
Former Managing Director, Citigroup
Albert Ip has 33 years experience in international banking at First National Bank of Chicago, Wells Fargo Bank, Merill Lynch and Citigroup, where he was Managing Director. He sits on the boards of various academic institutions, including the Alumni Board of Governers at Washington University in St. Louis.
Simon Jameson
Director of Brand Strategy, Hutchison Whampoa International
Simon Jameson is the Director of Brand Strategy for Hutchison Whampoa International. He is one of the UK's leading brand and consumer experts. His previous roles include chief advisor of marketing and strategy at The Times (London), the Guardian, and The Sun - the UK's best-selling newspaper.
Ajmal Khan
Chairman and CEO, Verus International Group
Ajmal Khan is the founder and president of the Verus Group of Companies and is a Global Advisor to Citigroup. At Verus Capital, Ajmal has acquired and resold over $2 billion in real estate properties, becoming the largest syndicator of properties in Canada.
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KEY's Leadership
At KEY, our leadership team embodies our core values: Honourable Action, Student-Centricity, Results Orientation, Camaraderie, Passion, and a Devotion to Bettering the Lives of Others. Our commitment to serving as positive role models and preparing our students with lifelong educational foundations makes KEY’s vision a guiding force in North American admissions guidance.
Ben Batt
Co-Founder, Managing Director
An advocate for educational enrichment and giving families that edge, Ben co-founded KEY Education in 2011 alongside fellow St. George’s graduates.
Jason Lee
Partner
Jason Lee designs how families experience KEY, ensuring that their every interaction—from their first inquiry to their child's daily learning—reflects the clarity, trust, and growth that define KEY Education.
Bryan R. Ide
Co-Founder, Head of Advisory
Bryan has spent most of his professional life in education, having worked in institutional advancement for St. George’s School and UBC, and having served as chair of the Cornell Alumni Admissions.
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