Mrs May Alli has spent over 20 years shaping education in South Africa and abroad.

She began her career at Germiston High School before moving into leadership roles at independent and international schools. At the University of Johannesburg, she directed the Advanced Certificate in Travel and Tourism programme for nearly a decade, preparing future educators.

Her career expanded internationally when she became Head of Education Programmes at a global training company, collaborating with the Netherlands Education Department and GEMS Schools in the UAE.

Returning to school leadership, she served in Executive Principal roles, later joining Old Mutual Alternative Investments as COO, overseeing nine campuses nationwide. She also established two Cambridge-accredited schools in Oman before returning to South
Africa to join St. Catherine’s.

A lifelong learner, May holds a Master’s in Educational Management and Leadership and is pursuing a PhD focused on crisis management in education. She also supervises Honours students at the University of Johannesburg. As a mother of two, she values the importance of choosing the right institution and remains committed to advancing educational excellence.