Heather Marks Principal, Buxton and Leek College and Director of FE and Skills, University of Derby Start date: July 2024 Previous Job: Deputy Principal, Boston College Interesting fact: Heather is pursuing a PhD in Trauma-Informed Learning in Further Education and Skills and is an active member of the American Educational Research Association. In her spare time, she’s a keen skydiver and is training to complete her skydiving license. Oliver Symons Principal and CEO, Moulton College Start date: July 2024 Previous Job: Deputy Principal (Curriculum and Quality), Wiltshire College and University Centre Interesting fact: In his early career Oliver developed his leadership skills running expeditions and extreme activities in remote locations around the world. In one of these roles his daily commute involved leaping off a 160m bridge secured only by a massive rubber band!