Name: Sahar Cooper
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Aldar Education
Sahar Cooper is the CEO of Aldar Education, a leading provider of education in Abu Dhabi. With over 25 years of global education management experience, Sahar has driven Aldar Education’s
growth and transformation since 2018. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to inclusive, innovative, and sustainable education, aiming to deliver world-class learning experiences.
Sahar’s career includes senior roles at institutions such as GEMS Education, where she was Chief Schools Operating Officer, and the American University of Sharjah. Her expertise in educational management, strategy execution, risk governance, and talent development has been key to Aldar Education’s success.
Under her leadership, Aldar Education expanded its school network, acquiring key institutions and establishing new schools. She champions a child-centric, inclusive approach, serving students from over 100 nationalities and integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices. Her legacy is transfor- mative leadership that empowers future generations through education.
