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Education Investment MENA
Conference: 10-12 November 2026
Sheikh Saeed Halls, Dubai World Trade CentreDubai, United Arab Emirates

Ryden Aranjo
Vice President – Commercial, Growth & Business Planning at GEMS Education
Speaker

Profile

Ryden Aranjo is the Vice President – Commercial, Growth & Business Planning at GEMS Education, a leading K-12 school operator. With 15 years’ experience in corporate finance, business strategy, and deal structuring, Ryden leads growth and investment function at GEMS and oversees deal origination, financial feasibility, research, pricing, evaluation, and execution of growth strategy in line with the company's vision and objectives. By advising the Investment Committee on all capital-intensive decisions, he supports GEMS’ endeavors to expand its footprint and enhance its value proposition. Ryden is a Chartered Accountant (CA) India and Certified Practicing accountant (CPA) Australia and has supported GEMS achieve its growth trajectory over the past 11 years.

Agenda Sessions

  • Welcome Address

    09:00
  • Can You Spot the Red Flags Before They Destroy Your Returns?

    10:15
  • What Should Be the Right CAPEX-OPEX Split for Your Market?

    11:55
  • Welcome Address

    08:50
  • Who Owns the Future of Learning: Big Tech, Traditional Educators, or a New Generation of Education Entrepreneurs?

    15:40