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.
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