Riz is from Manchester, UK and has worked in an IB education for over 14 years. After teaching in England, Riz spent the rest of his teaching and leadership career at IB schools in the UAE, Georgia and Saudi Arabia. Riz has rich IB experience in roles such as MYP & DP Language teacher, Head of Languages, MYP Coordinator, Middle School Principal and Head of School at an IB continuum school. Presently, Riz is actively part of the IB Educator Network as a lead educator, chair, evaluation leader, programme leader, team leader, consultant and workshop leader. In addition to work supporting the IB, Riz is also part of visiting teams for NEASC. With a Masters in Education specialising in Leadership and Management, Riz has keen interest in change management and pedagogical leadership. Apart from his work as an independent education consultant, Riz enjoys a professional hobby as a radio presenter at a commercial radio station in the UK presenting the flagship Drive Time radio programme.