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Oleg Figlin

CEO of Faria Education Group

Oleg Figlin is CEO of Faria Education Group, based in London. He is deeply passionate about EdTech because of the transformative impact it has on the lives of countless children and families. He is committed to empowering customers and the wider ecosystem to fully harness their potential and achieve envisioned objectives by tapping into international best practices and cutting-edge EdTech innovations. Oleg has extensive experience in executive leadership with a proven track record in building diverse, mission-driven, and exceptionally effective teams. With over two decades of experience in the global software industry, including nine years dedicated to the education technology sector at Anthology and Blackboard and 14 years at SAP, Oleg brings a wealth of expertise to his role leading the Faria team.

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Schools are Brilliant. They May Just Be Answering the Wrong Question.
Schools are Brilliant. They May Just Be Answering the Wrong Question.

As artificial intelligence reshapes access to knowledge, schools are being forced to confront a deeper question about their purpose. Ben Whitaker explores why the future of education may depend less on information delivery and more on the uniquely human experiences schools can provide. Read more

Depth Over Dispersion: Leading Coherent Learning in Complex Times
Depth Over Dispersion: Leading Coherent Learning in Complex Times

In a fast-changing educational landscape, the challenge is no longer innovation but coherence. Nick Casey, Head of Primary at Dulwich College Suzhou, explores how aligning leadership, systems, and culture can transform ambitious ideas into meaningful, lasting learning. Read more

Failing Our Future: Why Education Must Evolve to Prepare Young People for a Collapsing World
Failing Our Future: Why Education Must Evolve to Prepare Young People for a Collapsing World

Young people are already stepping forward in movements for climate justice, equity and peace; but are schools structured to support them? Naheed Bardai explores why education must evolve beyond subject silos and exam metrics and shares how UWC Atlantic is embedding systems thinking and ethical leadership at the heart of its curriculum. Read more