ISP: CENTRAL

Cathy Williams

Group Investment Associate

Born in Johannesburg South Africa, Cathy moved to the United Arab Emirates at the age of 15, where she went to an international school in Abu Dhabi. She then moved to the United Kingdom for university where she received her BA in International Relations, as well as an MA in Conflict, Security and Development from the University of Exeter.

Cathy has always had a passion for development work and has volunteered and worked with various organisations such as Refugee Support Devon and Global Coalition for Education.

Following her time at university, Cathy moved back to Abu Dhabi where she worked at Brightstone Middle East focusing on setting up British businesses in the region. Joining International Schools Partnership (ISP) in 2018 as an Investment Associate, Cathy is now focused on growing the ISP group of schools in new catchments and countries.

Cathy has always enjoyed playing sports and has a true passion for netball. She loves to travel and spend time with her friends and family.