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Zen Khan is an internationally respected educator, inspector,leadership coach, and the founder of Zen Professional Development (Zen PD), a KHDA/CPD-approved training provider transforming schools and organizations across the UAE and beyond. With a background as a Vice Principal and Head of International Schools, Zen brings over two decades of experience in developing people, building capacity, and driving sustainable improvement in education.
At Zen PD, she partners with school leaders to design and deliver impactful training in leadership development, governance, safeguarding, and talent management. Zen’s work is rooted in practical strategies and real-world application, helping schools grow their own leaders from within through structured career pathways and succession planning. Zen is a passionate advocate for empowerment, retention, and long-term improvement—and her dynamic sessions are known for their relevance, clarity, and impact.
Zen Khan, founder of Zen Professional Development (Zen PD) and former Vice Principal, explores how school leaders can cultivate leadership from within. This session shares practical, school-tested strategies to design clear career pathways, identify high-potential staff, and build a strong leadership pipeline aligned with your school’s long-term goals. Drawing on Zen PD’s work across UAE schools, Zen will demonstrate how investing in internal talent leads to improved retention, higher morale, and sustained school improvement. Ideal for principals, SLT, and HR teams committed to empowering their people and growing future leaders.
GESS Saudi Arabia is excited to be returning to Riyadh in 2026. There will be a wide range of exhibitors from across the world, showcasing their educational products, and a CPD accredited conference featuring high level speakers and innovative content.
Tuesday 9 June 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10 June 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 11 10:00 - 17:00
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