Dino Varkey - Group CEO, GEMS Education

In a discussion with Dino Varki, CEO of GEMS Education, he emphasizes the importance of providing quality education to all children, regardless of their financial background1. GEMS Education, a global leader in private education, aims to bridge educational gaps by offering diverse schooling options. The Varkey Foundation, established by his family, supports educational programs and initiatives like the Global Teacher Prize. Varki acknowledges the global teacher shortage and sees AI as a potential tool to address this issue, though he believes great teachers remain irreplaceable. He advocates for curriculum reform to keep pace with technological advancements and stresses the need for assessment reform to prepare students for a complex world3. GEMS Education tailors its approach to different cultural contexts while maintaining high educational standards3. Varki is committed to continuing his family's legacy of educational excellence and social impact.