Independent Education Consulting Firm

Education

Independent management consultants specializing in the education industry

Independent management consultants in the Umbrex community have experience serving organizations across the full range of the education industry, including primary and secondary schools, public and private institutions of higher learning, social enterprises, and foundations. Over 90% of our education practice consultants are alums of McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. The majority also have experience in roles in the education industry.

Examples of how we help clients in the education industry

Developed and implemented an e-learning product in 20 countries for an international language and cultural exchange program. EBITDA increased 12%.

Increased licensing revenues from $18M to $60M+ (230%) in three years for an entrepreneurship program at a Top 50 university in the US.

For a leading test preparation company, restructured product development, sales and marketing teams to increase efficiencies and improve online revenue. Identified $15M in operational savings and increased online sales by 50%.

Transformed the transactional procurement group for a leading K-12 educational publishing company. Established outsourced model with 60 FTE.

For a global education firm with more than 75 schools in 12+ countries, led digital marketing initiatives which expanded student enrollments by 50% year-over-year and more than doubled the pipeline of qualified prospects.

Education industry experience at top organizations including:

Executive Director - Workforce Services

Director of Sales

Chief Innovation Officer

Executive Program Director

VP, Business Development Strategic Alliances

Innovation Officer

President, Graduate Programs

CEO

Vice President, Strategy and Administration

Associate Vice Chancellor

What clients say

“I spoke with Umbrex on a Friday afternoon; on Monday morning a former McKinsey Engagement Manager was leading our post-merger integration effort.”

“Umbrex is run by McKinsey alums, so they understand the type of talent I need.”

“We've got Umbrex on speed-dial.”

“Some consultants talk at you. Umbrex is a partner. They listen and ask smart questions. They help me figure out exactly what kind of profile I need.”

“I appreciate the flexibility I get with Umbrex. No fixed pyramid model. I can get one or more consultants, full time or part-time, junior or senior, remote or on-site.”

"No other firm operates with a comparable sense of urgency. Within twenty-four hours of speaking with Umbrex, I get profiles of highly qualified candidates who are a good fit for my project."

"We think of Umbrex as a strategic partner."

"One way that Umbrex particularly earned my trust is that if they aren't the right solution for a given project, they tell me up front and recommend another firm."

Insights on the education industry from our podcast:

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Education Inequality

Tim DeRoche

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Insights on the education industry from our members:

Useful resources on the education industry recommended by our members

National Association of Corporate Directors
Society for Corporate Governance
International Corporate Governance Network
Business Roundtable

The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members 2nd Edition
A Carver Policy Governance Guide, The Policy Governance Model and the Role of the Board Member 2nd Edition

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Education

Independent management consultants specializing in the education industry

Examples of how we help clients in the education industry