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HELPING US COMPANIES SUCCESSFULLY ENTER & GROW IN MIDDLE EASTERN MARKETS

20+ YEARS GLOBAL BD EXPERIENCE/ FORMER HEAD OF GLOBAL BD AT EDX/DEEP MIDDLE EAST NETWORK

For three decades, John Schwartz has served as the de facto Middle East extension for his companies and for global institutions such as edX.​ "My approach is not to consult from the sidelines, but to embed myself within your team, acting as your seasoned, on-the-ground presence. I operate by your playbook, but with the cultural fluency and relational capital to navigate the complexities that derail Western expansion. Think of me as your strategic arm in the region—the one who ensures your business development efforts are not just heard, but understood and respected, transforming your ambitions into durable success. Let's discuss how I can become a part of your team."

Case Study- Transforming National Education 

The Client:  A National Legislative Body & Governmental E-Learning Authority, GCC.

The Challenge: To create a centralized online learning platform for educational transformation a knowledge-based economy, sourcing accredited content from a top-tier provider.

Service Provided:  Strategic Academic Partnership & Content Acquisition Advisory.

The Scope: The authority aimed to launch a prestigious online platform and needed high-quality content. Our role included facilitating connections with decision-makers, advising on a groundbreaking multi-year revenue contract, and guiding content integration to align with local goals.


Our Impact: Secured a contract providing resources, offered 34 million access to prestigious courses, established a replicable public-sector model for online education, and positioned the client strategically with a key provider.

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