Governance

Current work role and responsibilities: Chief Operating Officer, St Teressa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust. Responsible for HR, Estates, Governance, and Growth/Onboarding.

Governance experience: Chair of Governing Bodies since 2003; Chair of intervention Boards since 2016; Trustee of large MAT in 2011-12; Trustee/Chair of Acorn Trust from 2019 till merger in 2021; Vice Chair/Chair of Epworth Education Trust, the religious responsible board for Methodist Education in England.

Why did you become a Member?: I was asked to join the members board by a Trustee. I accepted because I felt I could add value to the role with my previous governance experience. I also wanted to gain the experience from this role, as I had never served as a member before.