Author: FE Week Reporter

Diana Bird Executive Principal, Leeds City College Start date: Spring 2026 Previous Job: Principal and CEO, Shipley College Interesting fact: Diana’s career in education started teaching ESOL for two hours a week at her local FE college Daniel Grimes Assistant Principal: Quality and Student Experience, Leeds College of Building Start date: January 2026 Previous Job: […]

Jo Kershaw Deputy Principal – Quality & Student Experience, The Sheffield College Start date: November 2025 Previous Job: Vice Principal – Curriculum and Quality, City College Norwich Interesting fact: Jo had a 12-year career in Greater Manchester Police before moving into the further education sector Kenny Stoddart Managing Director, Appris Start date: December 2025 Previous […]

Kate Shoesmith Director of Policy and Insights, British Chamber of Commerce Start date: December 2025 Previous job: Deputy CEO, Recruitment & Employment Federation Interesting fact: Kate loves her garden and can usually be found pottering outdoors at home or on frequent holidays in France Anna Trethewey Chief Strategy and Vocational Officer, AQA Start date: February […]