Ruby Parmar Chair of Governors, Milton Keynes College Group Start date: January 2024 Concurrent Job: Various non-executive director roles Interesting fact: A few years ago, Ruby participated in the Milton Keynes’ version of Strictly Come Dancing. After four months of intensive dance training with a professional partner, Ruby went on to win the competition and raise £10,000 for charity. Dan Beale Director of Partnerships, FEA Start date: January 2024 Previous Job: HMI Further Education and Skills, Ofsted Interesting fact: Dan was previously a national standard swimmer and today volunteers at a local swimming club helping young swimmers to develop their skills and confidence in the water Shaun Hope Principal & CEO, Bishop Auckland College Group Start date: February 2024 Previous Job: Vice Principal – Curriculum and Standards, Hartlepool College of Further Education Interesting fact: A former professional footballer, Shaun spent three seasons at Coventry City from 1999 to 2002, playing against Premier League and England regulars including Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe and current Middlesbrough FC head coach Michael Carrick