Lesley Seary Chair of Governors, Redbridge Institute Start date: September 2023 Previous Job: Interim Chief Executive, Redbridge Council Interesting fact: Lesley is a life-long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder – and she doesn’t mind who knows it Imran Anwar Governor, Middlesbrough College Group Start date: July 2023 Concurrent Job: Founder and CEO, Alt Labs Interesting fact: Imran learnt to fly planes at a very young age and was awarded his gold wings at RAF Topcliffe at the age of 15 Darush Dodds Governor, Middlesbrough College Group Start date: September 2023 Concurrent Job: Director of Corporate Affairs, Esh Group Interesting fact: Darush starts his day earlier than many, sometimes as early as 3am, and often uses the early start to walk his three sausage dogs – Boris, Freddie and Eric