
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
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