GEMS Education is one of the world's largest private K-12 school operators, managing over 80 schools across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. With a student body of approximately 200,000 students from over 176 countries, GEMS continues to operate as a family-led organization under the leadership of Founder Sunny Varkey. In December 2024, GEMS launched First Schools Management to further drive innovation and transform schools globally.

The leadership team brings over 40+ years of international education experience, with Sunny Varkey leading since 1980 and successfully scaling from a single Dubai school to 80+ schools across multiple continents. Their collective experience includes delivering premium educational environments with diverse curriculum options (British, American, IB), developing world-class facilities like the $100 million GEMS School of Research and Innovation, and maintaining educational excellence while serving 200,000+ students globally.