Kate Shoesmith
Director of Policy and Insights, British Chamber of Commerce
Start date: December 2025
Previous job: Deputy CEO, Recruitment & Employment Federation
Interesting fact: Kate loves her garden and can usually be found pottering outdoors at home or on frequent holidays in France
Anna Trethewey
Chief Strategy and Vocational Officer, AQA
Start date: February 2026
Previous Job: Chief Corporate Affairs and Strategy Officer, AQA
Interesting fact: In her early teaching days, Anna also played the bass and sang in a band called The Starry Smooth Hounds
Dale Bassett
Chief Qualifications Officer, AQA
Start date: February 2026
Previous job: Director of Curriculum and Assessment, United Learning
Interesting fact: Dale used to own a cabaret bar and hosted performers including Tony Award-winning Broadway stars, Corrie’s Jodie Prenger and the cast of The Lion King
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