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22 April 2026

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 434

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 […]

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 433

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 […]

MOVERS & SHAKERS: EDITION 432

Sarah Marquez Dean of Higher Education, University Centre Leeds, Luminate Education Group Start date: July 2023 Previous job: Interim Dean of Higher Education, Luminate Education Group Interesting fact: Sarah is an avid traveller and when she’s not busy overseeing the university centre, she can be found exploring the Greek islands. She’s particularly fond of the […]

MOVERS & SHAKERS: EDITION 431

Louise Ranford Operations Manager for English Maths & ESOL, Learn Plus Us Start date: May 2023 Previous Job: Head of Skills, PILOT IMS Interesting fact: Louise is an adrenaline junkie and did a wing walk for her 40th birthday, raising money for Acorns Hospice. Whilst it was the most uncomfortable thing she’s done, she is […]