Education

Education sits at the center of human progress. Its future depends on leaders who can align purpose with performance and transform institutions into engines of access, innovation, and opportunity.
$7.3T
Global spending on education and training in 2025.
$404B
Estimated global EdTech market size by 2025.
220M
Projected higher-education enrolments worldwide by 2030.

With global education investment accelerating, EdTech surging, and millions more entering higher education, institutions are under increasing pressure. Funding constraints and demographic shifts are redefining institutional models, while AI, lifelong learning, and alternative credentials are transforming how knowledge is created, shared, and valued. In this environment, universities and learning institutions need leaders who can preserve academic integrity while driving innovation, access, and financial sustainability.

At August Leadership, we partner with education institutions to identify leaders elevate teaching and research, harness technology, and align mission with market realities to deliver measurable outcomes for students, faculty, and society.

Our Expertise
Higher Education
K–12 and Early Years Education
Vocational and Technical Colleges
EdTech and Digital Learning
Education Companies
Public Sector and Departments of Education
What We Do

Force Multiplier Leadership
We place executives who blend academic credibility with commercial acumen, leaders who amplify institutional performance and social impact simultaneously.

Mission and Market Alignment
We identify leaders who anticipate regulatory, funding, and enrollment shifts, aligning institutional purpose with global competitiveness.

Innovation at Scale
We connect organizations with leaders who leverage AI, data, and digital learning to drive agility, access, and long-term growth.

Tailored Education Solutions
We deliver bespoke searches across the education ecosystem, finding leaders who reimagine learning, strengthen sustainability, and multiply outcomes for students and society.