Noel Trainor

Chief Operations Officer

Visionary entrepreneur dedicated to transforming lives globally through quality education and health initiatives. With over 30 years of experience and a human-centered leadership approach, Noel has guided a multidisciplinary team of more than 400 professionals, committed to excellence in transforming both education and healthcare. He is recognized for driving operational efficiency, streamlining processes, and optimizing resources to achieve peak performance across all organizational functions.

As the co-founder of Knotion and Varmond, Noel has pioneered breakthrough solutions that position both as global leaders in innovative education and health, directly impacting over 1 million people worldwide. His expertise extends to advising on the OECD’s Education 2030 Action Framework, and he is celebrated as a high-impact entrepreneur by Endeavor and a top EdTech leader by Holon IQ. In addition, Noel’s 11-year tenure as Local President of the Mexican Red Cross Council highlights his dedication to social impact, a role in which he earned the prestigious Generalísimo Morelos Award. Recognizing his significant contributions, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by CNDHC-UNAM.