Lynette Leith, Vice principal for curriculum, Hull College Start date: July 2021 Previous job: Assistant principal for technical education, Newham Sixth Form College Interesting fact: She enjoys charitable work and has spent a few summers teaching children in Africa. Fiona Aldridge, Head of skills insight, West Midlands Combined Authority Start date: October 2021 Previous job: Director for policy and research, Learning and Work Institute Interesting fact: She started learning to skateboard for last year’s Lifelong Learning Week, but after just one lesson she ended up in a neck brace for four weeks and hasn’t been on a skateboard since. Sharon Smith, Principal and deputy chief executive, DN Colleges Group Start date: August 2021 Previous job: Vice principal for higher, vocational and professional education, York College Interesting fact: An avid fan of Lord of the Rings, her “beloved” labradors, Samwise and Rosie are named after two hobbit characters. Ranjit Singh, Vice principal for quality and learner experience, Hull College Start date: August 2021 Previous job: Director of curriculum and cross college teaching and learning, West Thames College Interesting fact: He has represented his county in football, cricket and athletics.