Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving.
Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief executive officer, Jisc
Start date: September 2021
Previous job: Executive director of corporate services, University of Sheffield,
Interesting fact: In 2017, she was named female chief information officer of the year by Computing Magazine.
Ali Hadawi, Board of Trustees, AQA
Start date: July 2021
Concurrent job: Principal, Central Bedfordshire College
Interesting fact: Ali says he came to the UK as an international student and got stuck. He came from the ancient city of Babylon.
Cat Draper, Principal, Kidderminster College
Start date: May 2021
Previous job: Interim principal, Kidderminster College
Interesting fact: She once went to a tea party with the Dalai Lama.
Ben Blackledge, Board member, WorldSkills Europe
Start date: September 2021
Concurrent job: Deputy chief executive, WorldSkills UK
Interesting fact: He would secretly love to take part in the cooking competition at WorldSkills, as he’s always harboured a secret desire to be a chef.
Julia Howe, Principal, Weymouth College
Start date: September 2021
Previous job: Interim principal, Weymouth College
Interesting fact: She suffered from kidney disease at an early age and discovered that she had three kidneys.
Neil Calvert, Principal, The Cooperative College
Start date: July 2021
Concurrent role: Vice chair of governing council, University of Derby
Interesting fact: He previously worked as a headteacher, has given evidence in Parliament and once lectured at Western Kentucky University.
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