Vishal Sonthalia

Manager - Middle East & North Africa (MENA) at Colliers

Speaker

Vishal Sonthalia is a senior leader in the Education Advisory practice at Colliers, bringing over 18 years of international experience in business strategy, commercial due diligence, and transaction structuring across the MENA region, the United States, and India.

Prior to joining Colliers, Vishal was part of the Education Sector Team at EY-Parthenon, where he advised a broad portfolio of clients, including private equity investors, government agencies, non-profit organisations, school operators, higher education institutions, and corporate entities.

Vishal has extensive expertise in delivering market assessments, feasibility studies, business plans, operator search and selection mandates, commercial due diligence, and a wide range of strategic advisory solutions. His work spans the entire education spectrum—from early childhood and K–12 schools to higher education and vocational training—with a strong track record of supporting investors and operators in decision-making and value creation.