Rebecca Durber Director of Member Engagement, Association of Colleges Start date July 2026 Previous role Area Director: North West, Association of Colleges Interesting fact Rebecca loves live music and has been to hundreds of gigs, festivals and concerts over the years. Harry Styles at Wembley was the latest, Pulp at Wythenshawe Park is next and she recently took her daughter to her first festival. Julia Heap Chair, GMColleges Start date July 2026 Concurrent role Principal and CEO, Hopwood Hall College Interesting fact At age 39, Julia had a mid-life crisis and started a running career! Managing to fit in the Great North Run, Swowdonia and London marathons before retiring at the ripe old age of 42 (albeit still managing a 5 or 10k when the mood takes) John Cope Chair, HRUC Start date July 2026 Concurrent role Apprenticeships & Skills Adviser, PLMR Interesting fact He doesn't want anyone to know about it, but John is a a secret Lord of the Rings obsessive. Don't tell anyone.