Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving John Widdowson, chair, Workers’ Educational Association Start date: July 2018 Previous job: Principal, New College Durham Interesting fact: John had his heart set on a career in law. He fell into education by accident, after taking a teaching job at a college to earn some extra cash – and was hooked immediately ____________________________________________ Karen Heaney, chief operating officer, NCG Start date: September 2018 Previous job: Director of regeneration, Home Group Interesting fact: Karen has more hobbies than you can count including playing the violin and digital piano, crochet, yoga, watercolour painting, golf and horse riding ____________________________________________ Marion Plant, deputy chair, WorldSkills UK Start date: September 2018 Previous job: Principal, North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (she remains in post) Interesting fact: Marion grew up in Zambia and is a qualified midwife who loves cross-country skiing ____________________________________________ Mike Wilmot, chief finance officer, NCG Start date: September 2018 Previous job: Director of finance, Parkdean Resorts Interesting fact: Mike has been musical director for numerous musicals over many years working with both youth and adult groups If you want to let us know of any new faces at the top of your college, training provider or awarding organisation please let us know by emailing news@feweek.co.uk