Author: FE Week Reporter

Lesley Seary Chair of Governors, Redbridge Institute Start date: September 2023 Previous Job: Interim Chief Executive, Redbridge Council Interesting fact: Lesley is a life-long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder – and she doesn’t mind who knows it Imran Anwar Governor, Middlesbrough College Group Start date: July 2023 Concurrent Job: Founder and CEO, Alt Labs […]

Judith Allen Managing Director, Educationwise Academy Start date: October 2023 Previous Job: Director of Training and Skills, Seetec Interesting fact: Outside of education, Judith has a deep love for dogs. She envisions her retirement as an opportunity to fulfil her dream of opening a doggy day care centre Georgina Barnard Director of the Stoke-on-Trent and […]

Jill Whittaker Executive Chair, HIT Training Start date: October 2023 Previous Job: Managing Director, HIT Training Interesting fact: Jill had both knees replaced in April which might have something to do with the 1,000 miles of downhill skiing she does each year Mike Worley Managing Director, HIT Training Start date: October 2023 Previous Job: Operations […]

Susanna Lawson Non-Executive Chair, Ecctis Start date: October 2023 Previous Job: Co-founder, OneFile and Circle of Trust Interesting fact: Before founding OneFile, Susanna did a three year shiatsu therapy diploma and was going to start a complimentary therapy business Dave Trounce Deputy Principal, The Sheffield College Start date: October 2023 Previous Job: Deputy Principal, Weston […]

Leanne Poole Head of EPA Operations, NCFE Start date: August 2023 Previous Job: EPA Client Relations Team Manager, NCFE Interesting fact: Leanne started her career as a business admin apprentice and has worked in a variety of roles within ITPs and awarding organisations. Leanne has continued to study in the background and is a fully […]

Nancy Buckley Vice Principal: Business, Growth, Skills and Partnerships, Solihull College and University Centre & Stratford-Upon-Avon College Start date: August 2023 Previous Job: Group Director – Business Development, Activate Learning Interesting fact: A qualified librarian, Nancy has founded her own publisher consultancy business, successfully selling this before bringing her commercial experience to the college sector […]

Leah Palmer Interim Principal and CEO, New College Swindon Start date: August 2023 Previous Job: Deputy CEO/Deputy Principal, New College Swindon Interesting fact: Leah completed the hottest London Marathon on record. An experience to remember and highly recommended (in cooler weather!) Lucy Auchincloss Partnerships Director, Lifetime Training Start date: September 2023 Previous Job: Director of […]