Henry Faber
Co-founder
With early experiences in education taking inspiration from his father’s role as a school headmaster, Henry spent time in Spain, Italy and China working in education and consultancy and as a mentor to more than 150 young people. Aged 23, Henry teamed up with Walter to found Oppidan Education, and the rest is history. When time allows, Henry’s others passions include racket sports, seaside golf, Chelsea FC and London theatre.
Role
Henry and Walter dovetail across all elements of Oppidan Education. More recently, Henry has had a keen eye on finances, recruitment, international sales, mentor team development and speaking engagements. At any given time, Henry and Walter will step into the other’s shoes, continuing a partnership that took its first steps as nine year old boys on the sports field.
Education & qualifications
Henry was at Summer Fields School, Oxford, before spending five years at Eton College, where he took on key leadership roles as President of Pop (Head of School) and Keeper of Rackets, also being awarded the Rory Mackenzie prize as the school’s outstanding linguist. From 2010-2014, Henry studied Spanish and Italian Literature at Balliol College, Oxford University, spending time overseas at various points working in Spain, Italy and China with educational companies and consultants.
Alongside Co-Founder Walter, Henry has been been recognised by Education Investor (2020 Winner), by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (2021 Winner) and by Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020) for social entrepreneurship.
Henry has contributed to BBC Radio 5 Live debates on education and has spent more than a decade advising parents, collaborating with school leaders, and individually supporting more than 150 children and young people.