Haberdashers' Academies Trust South

Members of the Trust Board (ID 1087)

• Sally Dyson
  Chair of the Trust Board, Member and Nominated Director
  Sally Dyson

  Type of Governor	Member and Nominated Director
  Committee Membership	Chair of the Trust Board and member of the People Committee
  Appointment Start Date - appointed to the Trust Board on:	11/07/22 Appointed Chair on 01/09/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	In accordance with the Articles of Association, Appointed as a Member by the Haberdashers' Company and as a Nominated Director by resolution of the Members. Appointed as Chair of the Trust Board by the Directors of the Trust Board.

  Sally is the founder and director of Firm Sense Limited, a specialist consultancy enhancing the personal and organisational effectiveness of lawyers and other professionals. Sally's expertise in the professional services arena derives from over a decade working as a lawyer. Sally holds an MA in law from Cambridge University and qualified as a solicitor and practised at Slaughter and May before joining the in-house legal team at Reuters Group PLC (now Thomson Reuters) and then moving to Travelex Group Limited where she was first Senior Counsel and then Head of Group Compliance and Regulation. Sally is also a qualified business coach and a commercially published author.

  Sally has been a member of the Haberdashers' Company for over 20 years and is now part of their governing body, the Court of Assistants. Sally's governing experience spans primary, secondary and higher education institutions. Sally's first governorship within the Trust was at Haberdashers' Borough Academy. From there, Sally became Chair of the local governing body at Haberdashers' Crayford Primary, prior to taking up a position on the Trust Board and People Committee. Previously, Sally was a governor at the University of East London.

  Sally is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a charitable network dedicated to shaping the future through ideas and action and a founder member of Impact 100 London, a charity supporting women and girls in the Capital.

• Ade Adetosoye CBE
  Nominated Director
  Ade Adetosoye CBE

  Type of Governor	Nominated Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board and Knights Academy LGB
  Appointment Start Date	01/01/2021
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed as a Director of the Trust Board by the Members of the Trust in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Ade is the Chief Executive Officer of Bromley Council.

  Ade is a Governor at Coram, the United Kingdom's first ever charity dedicated to supporting adoption of children. He is also a Freeman of the City of London, a unique and historical title that dates back to 1237, as well as being a Liveryman of the Haberdashers' Company, an ancient merchant guild.

  As a recognised leader in his field, Ade was identified as one of the 100 most influential business leaders in the United Kingdom in 2019.

• Jim Bowden
  Nominated Director
  Jim Bowden

  Type of Governor	Nominated Director
  Committee membership	Trust Board and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee
  Appointment start date	01/01/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Jim is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Delancey, a real estate investment advisory firm, where he also sits on the Board of several investee businesses. Prior to joining Delancey, Jim was the CFO for Alpha Plus Group, a group of 20 independent schools and colleges where Jim was also a governor. Before that, Jim held senior finance roles for businesses in both the UK and Hong Kong. Jim is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, trained at Ernst & Young where he spent the first 11 years of his career. Jim holds a masters in business and administration from Warwick Business School and an MA (Oxon) in Mathematics from Oxford University. Jim lives in South London with his wife and two school-age daughters.

• Emma Bryan
  Co-opted Director
  Emma Bryan

  Type of Governor	Chair
  Committee Membership	Trust Board, Chair of the Crayford Academy LGB and Chair of the People Committee
  Appointment Start Date	17/01/2022
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  After a 30 year career in the Financial sector encompassing Global and European senior leadership positions at Barclays, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley, Emma is now focused on a small portfolio of company directorships and charitable/voluntary positions.

  In addition to her role as Chair of the Crayford Academy LGB, Emma is a school governor within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and a local magistrate. She combines these local interests with her role as Chair of a Sport for Change charity operating in Malawi.

• Mark Cornelius
  Co-opted Director
  Mark Cornelius

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board and Audit & Risk Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 09/05/2022 to the Audit & Risk Committee, appointed as a Trustee with effect from 01/09/2025.
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation

  Mark is currently a Member of the The School Teachers Review Body - an eight member committee that makes recommendations on the pay, professional duties and working time of school teachers in England. It reports to the Secretary of State and also to the Prime Minister. He is a trustee of the UK charity StreetGames, that aims to improve the lives and communities of disadvantaged young people through sport. He is also a member of the charity's Audit Committee.

  Mark worked for most of his career at the Bank Of England, where he performed many different leadership roles covering financial regulation, communication and monetary policy. Mark has worked at HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office. He has degrees in Economics from the University of London and Cambridge University.

• Adam Glossop
  Nominated Director
  Adam Glossop

  Type of Governor	Nominated Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board and Chair of the Finance Committee
  Appointment Start Date	05/07/2021
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed as a Director of the Trust Board by the Members of the Trust in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Adam started his career as an interest rates trader at Citigroup and is now is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for Barclays International, within the Treasury Funding and Investment Team with a responsibility for investments in Fixed Income markets. He was previously a Portfolio Manager at the asset management company BlackRock, where he managed fixed income portfolios for both hedge funds and insurance clients over a 12-year tenure.

  Adam graduated from the University of Warwick in 1998 with a degree in Economics and Politics, and currently lives in south-east London with his wife and three school age children.

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• Sue Gregory
  Co-opted Director
  Sue Gregory

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed as a Trustee with effect from 30/09/2025.
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed as a Director of the Trust Board by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Sue has worked in or with schools since becoming a qualified teacher many years ago. She was a headteacher for almost 12 years in two schools and following secondment to a local authority, was appointed to Ofsted in 2000 as one of Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMI). While at Ofsted, Sue held a number of leadership posts, including National Director for Inspections in primary, secondary and special schools and the early years. Since retiring from full-time employment at Ofsted she has worked as an Education Consultant, and supports schools across the primary, secondary and special school sectors.

  Sue was a Trustee and Chair of a London based teaching school alliance for several years. She was also a Trustee with the charity Speech and Language UK (formerly known as I CAN) for nine years until September 2023, when she stood down and took on the role of non-executive director of Speech and Language UK Services LTD. She currently chairs its Education Committee and oversees governance of its schools. Sue was a governor at a local Kent primary school and is currently a Trustee within a MAT.

• Oliver Harrison
  Nominated Director, Vice Chair of the Trust Board
  Oliver Harrison

  Type of Governor	Nominated Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board, Vice Chair, Member of People Committee, Chair of Standards Committee and Chair of the Trust's Steering Group for Growth
  Appointment Start Date	05/07/2021
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed as a Director of the Trust Board by the Members of the Trust in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Oliver is pleased to be able to support the Haberdashers' Aske's Federation Trust by serving on the Trust Board. As a former student of Haberdashers' Aske's School for Boys, Elstree, he recognises the personal value of education and the positive impact that the Haberdashers Company brings to its schools. As the proud father of two girls, Oliver Understands the need for education to adapt to a fast-changing world. He is passionate about the ability of data to help drive positive change and brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare data to the field of education.

  Today, Oliver is CEO of Koa Health, a business focussed on bringing mental wellbeing to everyone. He has life-long interests in both healthcare and technology - he decided to become a doctor and first got his hands on a computer aged six! With a first degree in Neuroscience at Cambridge, he qualified as a medical doctor and practiced for six years with postgraduate training in Psychiatry (London), and Public Health (John Hopkins), plus a research fellowship at the Functional Imaging Lab, Queens Square.

  Oliver directly combined his interests in health and tech at McKinsey, where he spent five years working on health data and technology projects around the world. In 2006, he was recruited to help build a modern healthcare system in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He spent seven years there as Director of Public Health, designing and implementing systems for collecting public health data, for structuring care with evidence-based treatment protocols, and for improving prevention, primary and specialist care with a focus on diabetes, cardiovascular and mental health. Since moving back to Europe in 2013, Oliver has worked as an advisor to the WHO, World Bank and NHS England. He created two UK-Based start-ups in health data.

  Oliver has a unique track-record delivering results in health tech innovation and health system reform and has contributed more than 60 academic publications and presentations. He also serves on the WHO Roster of Experts for Digital Health, sits on the Board of EMPOWER, (a non-profit organisation promoting the training of community health workers to provide mental healthcare), and the Commercial Board of Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In 2024, he was appointed The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford University working on Healthcare AI.

  Oliver was awarded Freedom of the City of London, in 2012.

• Sara Hopkins
  Co-opted Director
  Sara Hopkins

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Vice Chair of the Finance Committee
  Appointment Start Date	30/9/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Having trained as a chartered accountant with Deloitte, Sara worked within internal audit for over fifteen years for General Electric,  RBS, and then the UK's financial services regulator. Sara changed careers in 2015 to work in education, initially as a school business manager for a community primary school in Islington, followed by time working at Dulwich Prep School and then as the Finance Director at St Dunstan's Educational Foundation. During her time at St Dunstan's, she helped to arrange the financing of the new STEM block and junior school. Her latest role was as the Director of Finance and Operations at Chelsea Academy.

  Sara has a master's degree in mathematics from Oxford University.  

  She has lived in Brockley for ten years with her husband, John. Sara was a Governor at Myatt Garden Primary School from 2015 until 2022, acting as Chair of the Resources Committee for four years.

• Mickey Kelly MBE
  Co-opted Director
  Mickey Kelly MBE

  Type of Governor	Co-Opted Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board and Standards Committee
  Appointment Start Date	01/01/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed as a Director of the Trust Board by the Members of the Trust in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Mickey has over thirty years experience leading state primary schools in inner city London contexts. He has worked with diverse teams to bring about significant improvement in a number of schools. This has included leading Redriff Primary School from special measures to an outstanding rating, as well as founding and leading Galleywall Free School to an outstanding rating. Mickey has been seconded to and worked in a number of schools in an Ofsted category to bring about rapid improvement. This includes two Lewisham primary schools in Deptford. He is the Chair of Governors of the outstanding Maudsely and Bethlem hospital schools, which provide education to children and young people inpatient at the hospitals.

  
  Mickey has worked with a passion and commitment and is particularly interested in effective social inclusion and equity in culturally and racially diverse settings, and in promoting neurodiverse inclusion in schools. He was awarded an MBE by the late Queen for his work in education and in the community in Rotherhithe.

  
  Mickey has lived in Lewisham for forty years and is married with two children, both of whom attended the Haberdashers Hatcham College, and one of which also taught and was a Deputy Headteacher in a Haberdasher School before going on to headship.

  
  Mickey has two grandsons, who keep him busy. He believes that all children can find success in a context and a curriculum which reflects, celebrates values our diverse histories and communities. Mickey hopes his experience, knowledge, passion and commitment will allow him to make a significant contribution to the Trust and indirectly to the children and community in this part of London.

• Simon Lough
  Member and Temple Grove Trust Director, Deputy Chair of the Trust Board
  Simon Lough

   

  Type of Governor	Temple Grove Schools Trust Director
  Committee Membership	Member of the Trust Board, Finance Committee and the Knights Primary LGB
  Appointment dates	26/06/2018 - 26/06/2030
  Appointed by	Appointed as a Member by resolution of the Members and the Haberdashers' Company, and appointed to the Trust Board by Temple Grove Schools Trust in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Simon was educated at Oxford University and then worked for 7 years in Tokyo with the UK merchant bank Kleinwort Benson and a boutique Swiss bank. 

  He acquired an enduring love of Japan, its food, culture language and people (including most importantly his wife Zahira). He moved back to the UK in the mid-1990s, and worked with his brother who had established a UK wealth management business Heartwood. Simon started the London office, became Chief Executive of Heartwood in 2008, and led its successful acquisition by Handelsbanken in 2013. Simon left Heartwood after 20 years in 2016. He was subsequently NED and Chair of AIM-listed WH Ireland Group PLC and is currently Chair of LGB & Co.

  Simon's community activities have focused on addressing inequality of opportunity for young people. Simon was a Trustee for 10 years of Fairbridge, which tackled social exclusion in inner city areas and became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011, and became Deputy Chair. He was Chair of the youth social action and education charity Envision from 2015 - 2023.  He is currently Chair of Temple Grove Schools Trust, the co-sponsor with The Haberdashers’ Company for Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South.

• Sabrina Luisi
  Co-opted Director
  Sabrina Luisi

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board and Standards Committee
  Appointment Start Date	27/3/2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Sabrina Luisi is on the Executive Leadership Team for education charity, The Brilliant Club. The charity supports children from less advantaged backgrounds to access the most competitive universities, and succeed when they get there. They work with around 25,000 students a year and are continuing to grow their reach and impact.

  Sabrina grew up in a household where no one could read or write, and saw from a very early age the power of education and its transformative effect on individuals and society. She was the first in the family to go to university and has benefitted significantly from the support of excellent teachers and school support staff throughout her education. She thinks it's important that all students have access to high-quality support, information, advice and guidance to make informed choices for their futures. Prior to joining The Brilliant Club, Sabrina worked for education charity Teach First, where she led an access outreach programme for less advantaged learners.

• Helen Rosethorn
  Nominated Director
  Helen Rosethorn

  Type of Governor	Nominated Director
  Committee Membership	Trust Board and People Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed as a Trustee with effect from 01/09/2025.
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed as a Director of the Trust Board by the Members of the Trust in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Helen has recently retired as a Senior Partner with the global consulting firm Prophet (although she continues in a strategic advisory role) where she built and co-led their organisation and culture practice. Throughout her career she has worked at Board level helping clients harness the people power of their organisations to achieve their strategic goals. The impact of her work is reflected in the strength of her client relationships, some of which extend to 15 plus years.

  Before Prophet, she was CEO for 14 years of a talent consulting firm within the Omnicom Group, which she joined through the acquisition of a UK based recruitment marketing and executive selection firm where she was one of the managing directors.

  Helen cares deeply about education and has served for nine years on the Board at the Haberdashers' Elstree Schools, where she was Chair of the HR Committee and also the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. She is a member of the Livery of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, where she serves on the Governance Review Committee. She has also served as an LEA Governor at Hoxton Garden Primary School.

  Helen's first degree was in Geography (BA Hons) at Durham and ten years later she completed a part-time MBA at Bradford Business School with a thesis on the case for the strategic management of organisational culture. She has spoken, researched and written extensively on organisational transformation.

  She is married with two grown up daughters.

• Jan Shadick
  CEO of the Trust
  Jan Shadick

  Type of Governor	Chief Executive Officer
  Committee Membership	Member of the Trust Board
  Appointment Start Date	01/09/2020
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Jan Shadick, NPQH BA MA

  Jan joins Haberdashers Aske Federation Trust from United Learning where she has worked as Regional Director for Academies (South Secondary), overseeing 11 secondary academies within the Group. Previous to this role she has been a head teacher for 14 years leading three schools, including one in central London. She has also been an Executive Head teacher of two London Academies.

  Jan is also an Ofsted Inspector and a qualified Executive Coach.

  Jan originally trained as a teacher of PE with History, at the University of Warwick and gained a Masters in Education Leadership from the University of London and NPQH from UCL Institute of Education..

Independent co-opted Governors to the People Committee, Standards Committee, Finance Committee and the Audit & Risk Committee (ID 1094)

• Barley Birney
  Co-opted Governor
  Barley Birney

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Standards Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 01/03/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation

  Dr Barley Birney is an educational psychologist and executive coach. Barley has worked as a practitioner psychologist, manager and leader in a range of local authorities within London, including working for over 16 years in Tower Hamlets Educational Psychology Service and being Head of Special Inclusion Service and Principal Educational Psychologist for the London Borough of Barnet.

  Barley has significant experience in supporting children and young people with social emotional and mental health needs to thrive. She has worked within specialist settings with children known to the criminal justice system and those with significant attendance difficulties and with mental health challenges. Barley takes a keen interest in supporting the parents and carers of young people with additional needs and has delivered parenting programmes and parent/ carer coaching.

  Barley also has a longstanding interest in enabling young people with additional needs to become active participants in decision-making and developing self-advocacy skills. This was the subject of her doctorate at the Tavistock Centre.

  Barley is an alumnus of Oxford University, Cambridge University, University of London and Essex University.

• Neil Cole
  Co-Opted Governor
  Neil Cole

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Finance Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 28/02/2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Neil is the Head of Project Management for Bidwells, overseeing the provision of services within their offices and a team of around 48 Project Managers.

  Neil is also a Project Management Partner with over 28 years' experience and has an excellent reputation for successfully delivering projects. He has particular expertise in the procurement and delivery of large projects. Neil's formal qualifications in both building surveying and property management mean that whilst he is able to bring a technical knowledge to projects, his skill in applying strategic focus and practical deliverability to any scheme ensures that he is able to meet or surpass clients' expectations. He has particular expertise in dealing with complex projects that involve many stakeholders and difficult site constraints whilst bringing a "hands-on" attitude to each and every project.

  Neil presently leads the firms initiatives within the independent school sector and has been responsible for recently delivering a number of challenging and exceptional schemes.

• Alex Craig
  Co-opted Governor
  Alex Craig

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Audit & Risk Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 05/11/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the People Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation

  Alex is a Cyber Security Manager at Sarasin & Partners, specialising in Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance. He previously worked for BAE Systems, KPMG, Santander, City of London Economic Crime Directorate, and has a MSc in Information Security from University of London, RH and Bachelors in Criminology from Durham University. Alongside this, he is a Board Member/Trustee for HomeStart Southwark charity, Audit and Risk Committee at Haberdashers' Academies Trust South, Member of the Livery at the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers and volunteers in the Aspire and Scholar programme, mentor for the City Livery Academy Awards.

• Matt Fleckney
  Co-opted Governor
  Matt Fleckney

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Finance Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 17/07/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  
  Matt is a Director in the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory team at EY, providing transaction advisory services on some of the largest global M&A deals. Matt is also a Haberdashers' alumni, having attended Haberdashers' Adams, and is proud to be continuing his affiliation with the Haberdashers' school network.

  
  Matt graduated from the University of Bath with a First Class Honours degree in Politics and International Relations, is a Chartered Accountant and currently lives with his wife in south London.

• Stuart Mundy
  Co-opted Governor
  Stuart Mundy

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Standards Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 01/09/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Stuart has spent over thirty years in education - in schools across London. He is a trained science teacher but has worked as a middle and senior leader and a headteacher. His current role is chief Officer Performance and Operations with Mulberry Schools Trust. mulberry Schools trust is a family of six secondary schools and two primaries. The Trust runs the East London Teaching School hub and in September will be delivering Initial Teacher Training. The founding school, Mulberry School for Girls, has recently been judged ‘outstanding' by OFSTED for the third consecutive inspection.

  In his professional role Stuart oversees the Trust Executive Services Team- both operational (HR, Business, marketing and Finances) as well as educational improvement (school improvement team, standards and Key Performance Indicators). He also oversees the STEM Academy an innovative partnership with the Mercedes F1 team, school improvement work outside the Trust and growth projects such as the opening of a new Primary and Secondary school and an alternative provision school in 2026.

  Stuart has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Leicester.

• Chris Raeside
  Co-opted Governor
  Chris Raeside

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Standards Committee
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 17/06/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Chris Raeside is a Regional Director for United learning, with responsibility for a group of secondary academies in London and the south, as well as a national role supporting schools with inspection. Prior to taking up her current role, Chris was one of Her Majesty's Inspectors, working for Ofsted in London and the south, latterly as a senior HMI in the South West region. Previously, Chris worked in senior leadership in schools in London and Hampshire, and in two London local authorities.

• Ann Rinsler
  Co-opted Governor
  Ann Rinsler

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Audit and Risk Committee Finance Committee (September 2025)
  Appointment Start Date	Appointed 12/06/2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Throughout her career, Ann has run two parallel tracks, melding Finance expertise with a parallel passion for the development of individuals and teams.

  Her Chartered Accountancy professional background underpins this experience. On the commercial front, she was CFO of a successful Digital Asset Marketing company. Within the University sector, she has been an MBA Course Director and Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance.

  Notably, she was recruited into BT to develop and establish the Centre for Major Programme Management at Saïd Business School, Oxford University. The Centre thrives and has become a global leader in its field.

  Her current portfolio includes working with Citizens Advice, which gives a window into the range of issues affecting society today, and where she also leads an initiative in promoting financial understanding and capability for senior school students as part of their PHSE modules.

  She also has worked with the governance of Nightingale Hammerson, a leading London specialist organisation in residential care for the elderly, formerly on Finance and continuing with Audit and Risk. Unusually, its principal home has recently been rated Outstanding by the CQC for the second time, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Governors of the Borough Academy Local Board (ID 1091)

• James Power
  Chair of Governors
  James Power

  Type of Governor	Chair of Governors and Co-opted Governor
  Committee membership	Borough Academy Local Governing Board
  Appointment start date	11/07/2022
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by The Trust Board

  James was educated at Monmouth School, another of the Haberdasher Company schools. He read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham and Theology at the University of Leeds and King's College, London. He was ordained in the Church in Wales before becoming Chaplain to Harrow School in 1989 teaching both Chemistry and Religious Studies, since 2015 he has combined that role with being Vicar of St Mary's Harrow on the Hill.

  He has chaired the Haberdashers Company Charities Committee, and he has been a governor at Adams, Newport and the “old” Hatcham Federation before it became HATS.

  Outside the Company, he has chaired the School Chaplains' Conference and the Harrow Club W10 which played a major role in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster. He has served as School Governor at St John's Church of England Primary School, Stanmore and at Edge Grove Prep School in Hertfordshire where he chaired the Education Committee.

  Interests include art, theatre, riding (occasionally) and walking in the Welsh and Irish mountains.

• Toby Brundin
  Elected Parent Governor
  Toby Brundin

  Type of Governor	Parent Governor
  Committee Membership	Borough Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	15th December 2023
  Term of office	4 Years
  Appointed by	Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Toby Brundin is director of the Craft Potters Association, a co-operative specialising in ceramics, which runs a gallery in central London in addition to publishing a magazine and staging several art fairs.

  He grew up in Oxford and studied archaeology at Cambridge before going on to spend 15 years working in music with stints at the British Council and the Barbican as well as running a record label and events business.

  He is the father of two and has been based in Southwark since 2011.

• Hugh Gammell
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Hugh Gammell

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Local Governor
  Committee Membership	Borough Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	01/01/2019
  Term of office	3 years, appointed to serve second term on 01/01/2022. Term extended for another two years until January 1st 2027.
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Hugh Gammell spent most of his career at Charterhouse, an independent school in Godalming, Surrey. There he taught History, and was Head of Department, Housemaster and Admissions Registrar. He had responsibility at various times for teaching and learning, the welfare and performance of students under his pastoral care and school administration.

  Since retirement in 2016, he has engaged in extensive voluntary work, with Citizens Advice, the Mark Evison Foundation and as a Governor of St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School in Guildford, where he has special responsibility for safeguarding.

• Fiona Hurst
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Fiona Hurst

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Local Governor
  Committee Membership	Borough Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	01/01/2019
  Term of office	3 years, appointed to serve second term on 01/01/2022
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Fiona is the Senior Design Director for Forpeople Ltd, an International Design Consultants based in London. She is Head of Vision and Strategy and responsible for bringing creative vision to a wide range of projects including design philosophy, brand experience, spatial, experiential, product and furniture design.Key clients include Intercontinental Hotel Group, Cunard, British Airways & The Body Shop. Fiona has previously worked for Ford Motor Company, Land Rover and Studio Monogram and has been a visiting design lecturer at numerous colleges at BA and MA level including Royal College of Art, Central St Martins, London. Fiona's voluntary work includes establishing and running weekly craft workshops at Cathedral Primary School, being a Sunday school teacher at Southwark Cathedral and local fund raising, London SE1. She is a mother of two and lives in London.

• Monica Khanna
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Monica Khanna

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Borough Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	17.06.2024
  Term of Office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Dr Monica Khanna qualified in 1998 from Imperial College Medical School. She conducted basic surgical training in London becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2001. She completed her diagnostic radiology training at Guy's and St Thomas" Hospital developing an interest in Musculoskeletal imaging.
  
  Dr Khanna worked at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore and has completed a second Musculoskeletal Fellowship in Toronto Canada. She was appointed to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in 2010 as a dedicated full time Musculoskeletal Radiologist where she also developed a musculoskeletal Fellowship program for radiology trainees. She has co-authored 2 books and contributed widely to the Musculoskeletal literature.

  She is presently Clinical Director of Radiology at the King Edward VII Hospital and MSK lead at the Wellington Hospital working as a clinical leader, to ensure all remits of clinical governance processes are in place. She also works as a case investigator for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and has undertaken investigations regarding practitioners, which may emerge from the processes underpinning revalidation or to optimize clinical and professional performance.

  She is married with two (now adult) children, living just north of Borough in Whitechapel.

• Rachel Rees
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Rachel Rees

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee membership	Borough Academy
  Appointment start date	21/10/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Rachel grew up in South-east Wales and attended a local comprehensive school, studying Modern Languages at A level. She went on to study a BA(Hons) degree at Manchester Metropolitan University before completing her PGCE at Bristol University of West England. Rachel began her teaching career in Bromley, at The Ravensbourne School before moving to Langley Park School for Boys in Beckenham. After having children, she relocated with her family back to South Wales in 2008 where she began teaching at Monmouth School for Girls. In 2022, she completed an MEd in Educational Leadership and Management at Buckingham University. Rachel has a particular interest in pastoral care and has held various roles at Monmouth School for Girls, including Head of Year, Head of Sixth Form (launching a co-educational Sixth Form with neighbouring Monmouth School for Boys), Senior Deputy Head Pastoral and more recently Acting Head. In September 2024, Monmouth School for Girls and Monmouth School for Boys merged to create Haberdashers' Monmouth School, a fully co-educational school where Rachel is now Head of Senior School. Having worked at a Haberdashers' School for 17 years, Rachel is keen to be involved more within the company and to share her experience with other schools.

• Anna Said
  Elected Parent Governor
  Anna Said

  Type of Governor	Parent Governor
  Committee membership	Borough Academy Local Governing Board
  Appointment start date	25/11/2022
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Elected by Parents

  Anna Said is a parent governor with a deep commitment to ensuring all students receive the opportunities they need to succeed. Living opposite the school for 17 years and working locally in NHS acute services for 25 years, Anna has a strong connection to the community and understands the importance of the school to young people in the area. With two children happy and settled at the school she is passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive regardless of background and challenges. In her spare time Anna enjoys getting out of London for trail runs and long walks with her family.

• Ben Treacy
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Ben Treacy

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Local Governor
  Committee membership	Borough Academy
  Appointment start date	21/10/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Ben is currently a Digital Platform Owner in Barclays UK, running the online banking platform. He was a Haberdashers' pupil at Knights Academy from year 7 until leaving sixth form as Head Boy to pursue a degree in Politics from the University of Kent. His experience at school and exposure to the Haberdashers drove him to become an Apprentice and eventually Freeman at the Haberdashers' company.

  He currently lives in Faversham, Kent, and spends a significant amount of time in London for work, family, and friends.

• Vanessa Wilkins
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Vanessa Wilkins

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Local Governor
  Committee Membership	Borough Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	20.11. 2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Vanessa is a legal consultant and writer (using her maiden name). She has lived in Southwark for nineteen years and has followed Borough Academy's development with interest since it was first proposed. Her son currently attends the school.

  A former solicitor, she has practised employment, discrimination and special educational needs law and has drafted Education Health & Care Plans.

  As someone with ADHD, whose children also have it, Vanessa uses both her legal and writing skills to advocate for neurodiversity.

  Her writing has been published and staged, including work about issues facing teenagers such as consent and street harassment.

  Vanessa appreciates how Borough Academy makes the most of its central London location by arranging regular cultural trips and projects. She looks forward to helping the school continue to demonstrate its strength and passion for writing and the performing arts.

• Paola Wilson
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Paola Wilson

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Local Governor
  Committee Membership	Borough Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	01/01/2019 Appointed to serve second term on 01/01/2022
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Paola Wilson campaigned for the successful opening of Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy. From 1995 to 2010 she worked as a barrister, specialising principally in criminal and human rights public law. She liaises on a voluntary basis with parents and carers on local issues pertaining to community and youth projects.

Governors of the Crayford Primary Local Board (ID 1222)

• Caroline Regan
  Co-Opted Governor (Chair)
  Caroline Regan

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB, People Committee
  Appointment Start Date	16/01/2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Caroline has extensive experience in Human Resources, having worked in a range of public sector organisations, including the civil service, local authority, higher education and the NHS. Her most recent role was as Head of HR for Public Health England (PHE) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

  Caroline lives in Sidcup with her husband. She enjoys walking, going to the cinema and theatre and spending time with their five children and one grandchild.

  Caroline graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA (Hons) in History and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

• Vanessa Bingham
  Appointed Parent Governor
  Vanessa Bingham

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  Type of Governor	Appointed Parent Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	12/06/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  I'm Vanessa, a dedicated individual with a background in aerospace engineering and the railway industry. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of quality education and support. With expertise in leadership and strategy, I bring a unique perspective to the role of governor.

  Being a mother has fuelled my passion for education. I advocate for inclusive learning environments and timely support, especially for children with learning difficulties. I am committed to improving resources and support systems for families.

  With my experience in aerospace engineering and the railway industry, I offer valuable skills and insights to drive impactful change in education. I believe in equal opportunities for all children and strive to empower families.

  As a governor, I aim to create an inclusive education system where every child can thrive academically and emotionally. Through advocacy, I will work towards better resources and support for all children.

• Sam Freeman
  Co-opted Governor
  Sam Freeman

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	12/06/2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  
  Sam is a doctor who will shortly be starting his final year of training to become a GP. He has experience working in a variety of specialties including paediatrics, neonatology, sexual health and psychiatry, and has a good understanding of safeguarding issues, as well as other issues affecting children and young people. Sam also undertakes work at his local hospice.

  In addition to his clinical work, Sam works for the IT department at a large acute hospital trust, working on strategy and clinical engagement to help modernise the trust's IT systems and create an integrated IT system with minimal reliance on paper documents. He has completed a PGCert in Medical Education and has designed and taught modules for medical students in Brighton.

  Sam was educated at Haberdashers' Boys' School in Elstree and UCL, and lives with his wife in Brighton.

• Becky Glossop
  Co-opted Governor
  Becky Glossop

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	04/11/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

• Jon Godwin
  Co-opted Governor
  Jon Godwin

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  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	01/09/2021
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Jon has 20+ years experience in Leadership Development, HR Strategies, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion.

  Jon has worked with a variety of organisations in the Private and Public sector, including the Home Office, HBOS, Royal Mail Group, FCA and currently as a HR Business Partner for the House of Commons. He works with other professionals in consultancy and coaching as an Associate to develop Diversity and Inclusion strategies.

  Jon has been actively coaching executives and leaders over 15 years, following an accrexditation programme with Lane4, and is a practitioner in various psychometric and strength-based diagnostics, including Facet 5, MBTI, OPQ, Strength Scope and the Holgan Trilogy. Jon launched a reverse mentoring programme at the FCA which was used as a case study by BITC.

  A CIPD Chartered Member for over 20 years, Jon has used his experience to mentor young people and CEOs in the 'Heart of The City' mentoring scheme.

  Jon is married and lives between South East London and Dorset.

• Stacey Shaw
  Co-opted Governor
  Stacey Shaw

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	01/09/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  
  With 7 years' experience within primary education across varying roles, a teaching assistant, student teacher, and teacher, across various provisions, I have developed a deep understanding of the educational landscape, curriculum development, and the challenges and opportunities faced by schools today. My professional background has equipped me with the ability to analyse educational policies, support the implementation of effective teaching strategies, and ensure that all pupils receive the highest quality of education. As a parent of a child currently attending Haberdashers' Crayford Primary School, I have a personal investment in the continued success and improvement of our school. I understand the importance of creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where the needs of all pupils are met. My dual perspective as an educator and parent allows me to bring a balanced and informed viewpoint to the governing body, ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of our students, staff, and families.

• Dammy Showole
  Co-opted Governor
  Dammy Showole

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	12/06/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Dammy is an experienced financial professional with many years of experience in the financial services industry. She is passionate about helping people grow and unlocking their potential. At her organisation, Dammy sits on the race advisory panel, mentors junior colleagues and is a graduate assessor.

  Dammy studied Business Management Accounting at Brunel University London, where she also worked as a student ambassador, encouraging young people to go to university.

  Dammy lives in Greenwich, South London, where she enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports and keeping fit.

• Fiona Watkins
  Appointed Parent Governor
  Fiona Watkins

  Type of Governor	Appointed Parent Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	17/06/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  
  I have a child in Year 1 and I also have 2 older children who have been at Haberdashers for all of their school lives. One is in his 2nd year at University and the other is in Year 12.

  I trained as a Nursery Nurse and was a children's Nanny and am now a Foster Carer.

  In my job I work with groups of professionals to get the best outcome for the children in my care and this stands me in good stead for being a governor.

  Previously I was a Parent Governor at Crayford Academy and worked closely with the SENCo as Governor with responsibility for SEN.

Governors of the Crayford Academy Local Board (ID 1088)

• Emma Bryan
  Chair of Governors
  Emma Bryan

  Type of Governor	Chair
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy LGB, Trust Board, Finance Committee and Audit & Risk
  Appointment Start Date	17/01/2022
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  After a 30 year career in the Financial sector encompassing Gloabl and European senior leadership positions at Barclays, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley, Emma is now focused on a small portfolio of company directorships and charitable/voluntary positions.

  In addition to her role as Chair of the Crayford Academy LGB, Emma is a school governor within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and a local magistrate. She combines these local interests with her role as Chair of a Sport for Change charity operating in Malawi.

• Victoria Bakare
  Co-opted Governor
  Victoria Bakare

  Type of Governor	Co-opted
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy LGB
  Appointment Start Date	28/11/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Dr Victoria Bakare is a senior healthcare leader and practising doctor with extensive experience across community health, occupational health and digital transformation. She currently serves as Associate Medical Director and Chief Clinical Information Officer at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, where she leads programmes focused on improving patient experience, clinical safety and digital innovation across the organisation.

  Alongside her NHS leadership role, Victoria runs Occuvia Health, an occupational health consultancy supporting people-centred organisations including schools, charities and faith-based groups. She is also completing an Executive MBA in Health at University College London, with a focus on strategy, leadership and system-wide transformation.

  Victoria is a former Head Girl of Haberdashers' Hatcham College and a Liveryman of the Haberdashers' Company, reflecting her deep and enduring commitment to education, service and leadership. As a parent of two young children and an active member of her Kent community, she is passionate about helping schools create safe, supportive environments where children and staff can thrive.

  She brings expertise in governance, safeguarding awareness, workforce wellbeing and strategic planning, and hopes to contribute positively to the school's long-term vision and success.

• Kathryn Bell
  Co-Opted Local Governor
  Kathryn Bell

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy LGB
  Appointment Start Date	02/01/2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  I am a passionate educator with extensive experience in the State and Independent sector, including schools with a significant number of SEND pupils. I graduated from Exeter University with a BSc Hons in Biology and Geography before completing my PGCE. I have taught for more than thirty years in boarding and day, single sex and co-educational, independent and state-maintained schools. I understand the unique issues and priorities facing Heads, having myself been Head of two all-through schools, in Sussex and Yorkshire. I am particularly keen on celebrating women as educators, as the first female Head of a large co-educational boarding school.

  As a former member of the Society of Heads' Committee and a member of the GSA Education Committee, I am passionate about creating a community of leading educators, particularly given the challenging times ahead. As a keen musician and former county sportswoman, I believe in providing holistic environments for development.

  I am particularly focused on equal access. As a former consulting Head at a school for children with extreme needs, both socially and behaviourally, I am well placed to advise on accessibility and equal access in them in community. Following my retirement, I have pursued a career in educational consulting, in the UK and internationally, most recently at a School in the Netherlands. I have also dedicated considerable time to being a Governor, Chair of the Education Committee, and most recently Chair of Governors at a school in Sussex. Having served the maximum time possible, I have now stepped down and am ready for a new venture at Crayford Academy.

  I was once told that being a Head is a very lonely job. I do not believe that it needs to be this way. Using my thirty plus years of experience in the education sector, I am delighted that as a member of the Governing Body, I will have the opportunity to work with the Head, the Senior Management Team and fellow Governors to ensure that we discover creative, intelligent and innovative ways forward thus ensuring that Crayford Academy is the number one choice of schools in the area.

• David Chatt
  Co-opted Local Governor
  David Chatt

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	28.02.2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

• Michelle Fante
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Michelle Fante

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy Local Board
  Appointment Start Date	17.06.2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Michelle has a distinguished career in teaching and education management, specialising in post-16 education. She has a Masters in Information Management from City University and completed her teaching qualification at the University of Greenwich.

  Michelle has worked in various capacities, including Head of Pastoral at a sixth form college. With over 15 years leadership experience in personal development and mental health services, her focus centres around strategies for good mental health and wellbeing, enabling all pupils to thrive. She is a qualified mental health instructor for both youth and adults. Her efforts have led to strong partnerships with local wellbeing services, enhanced training programmes and policy developments.

  Michelle enjoys travelling, supporting community projects and is excited about participating in the Haberdasher's journey.

• Ceri Martin
  Elected Parent Governor
  Ceri Martin

  Type of Governor	Elected parent governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy LGB
  Appointment Start Date	13/12/2024
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Elected by Parents and appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  I am a mother of two teenage sons who have both attended Haberdashers

  Crayford Academy. My youngest son has recently commenced sixth form and my eldest son is in his second year at NWK college studying media and film. I am also a carer for my elderly mother who also resides with us.

  I have taken early retirement from my job working in the NHS for 26 years to care for my mother, however I still retain a keen interest. I have spent my NHS career working within Secondary Care mental health providing psychotherapy individually as well as group therapy for anxiety, depression, psychosis, enhancing self-esteem as well as other areas of mental health for patients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

  During this time I have worked with patients from all age groups but most recently spent my clinical time working with younger adults, 18- 30 year olds. This also included working within a multi-disciplinary team ensuring the best care and treatment was provided with safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children always at the forefront for both patients and their families.

  I have always been and continue to be passionate and driven about promoting mental health and ensuring the best treatment is provided and help given particularly for younger vulnerable adults.

  I feel that because of my clinical training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, my vast clinical experience and Safeguarding Training that this lends itself to a role within Haberdashers Crayford Academy as a parent governor.

  I have always strived and aimed to make a difference in my clinical role which was acknowledged during my clinical career by being nominated for an Unsung NHS Hero Award for going above and beyond my duties for the patients and families within my care.

  I like to remain active and my hobbies include swimming five times a week as well as also walking my two dogs daily.

• Emmanuel Oloruntola
  Co-opted Governor
  Emmanuel Oloruntola

  Type of Governor	Co-opted
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy LGB
  Appointment Start Date	08/09/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Emmanuel has a history of working in local and regional government, primarily responding to Inclusive Growth priorities. Currently, Emmanuel works in Greater London Authority, supporting the development of a skills system that supports Londoners into foundational and growth sectors, and responds to Mayoral priorities to develop an employer-led skills system.

  Throughout his career he has sought to support the empowerment of young people through engaging in befriending and mentoring services, as well as designing employability and skills programmes that supports young people into education, training, or employment. This involves supporting young care leavers, young people at risk of violence, economically inactive young people, young people with physical and non-physical support needs, NEETs and more.

  He has also held short-term posts in national charities such as The Children's Society, 4Children, and New Schools Network, participating in the development, advocacy and delivery of policies and programmes that directly enhance the lived experience of young people in the United Kingdom.

  Emmanuel holds a BA in Politics with International Relations from University of York, MSc in Public Policy from University College London, and MSc in Spatial Planning from University College London.

  He is a proud local resident in Crayford and a mentor on Habs Aspire Mentoring Programme. In his spare time, Emmanuel enjoys long walks, sports, reading, and watching documentaries.

• Ruya Pancar
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Ruya Pancar

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy LGB
  Appointment Start Date	01/01/2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed to the Trust Board by Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Ruya is a Solicitor Apprentice at Mischon de Reya LLP and currently works within the Corporate department, with prior experience in IP. Ruya was a student at Crayford Academy from Year 9 through to Sixth Form where she was Head Girl, and continued her relationship with the schools through becoming an Apprentice to the Haberdashers' Company.

• Laurence Thackwray
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Laurence Thackwray

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Crayford Academy LGB
  Appointment Start Date	08/03/2021
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Educated at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, Elstree and St Catharine's College, Cambridge. I am a Senior Civil Servant specialising in National Security and Defence policy. Having worked primarily at the Cabinet Office a

• Pauline Tomlin
  Co-opted Local Governor
  Pauline Tomlin

  Type of Governor	Co -opted Governor
  Committee membership	Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
  Appointment start date	23/10/2028
  Term of office	4 Years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Pauline currently works for the Department of Works and Pensions.

  Prior to her current role, Pauline was a Senior Leader in a London secondary school. She acquired over 20 years of teaching experience before retiring from the profession.

  Pauline graduated from the Greenwich of University and holds a Masters in Education from the Open University.

Governors of the Hatcham Primary Local Governing Board (ID 1205)

• Rahul Gokhale
  Chair of Governors
  Rahul Gokhale

  Type of Governor	Chair
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	08/03/2021
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association

  Rahul Gokhale is Chair of the Hatcham Primary Local Governing Body. He is a Liveryman of the Haberdashers' Company and previously spent 10 years as a governor of both the Haberdashers' Aske's Boys and Girls Schools, in Elstree. He runs a plumbing products distributor and is based in North London.

  His previous career was spent with the management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton (now PwC Strategy), where he focused on strategy and business operations projects for large corporations. He holds a double degree in Manufacturing, Engineering & Commerce from the University of Birmingham and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

  Rahul is a board member of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, the Park Royal Business Group and the Brent Business Board. In his spare time, he is a long-suffering season ticket holder at Tottenham Hotspur and enjoys travelling to far-flung destinations with his wife and two daughters.

• Valerie Ademisoye
  Elected Parent Governor
  Valerie Ademisoye

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	4th April 2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Elected by Parents and appointed by the Director of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Valerie is a Parent Governor at Hatcham Primary, with three children who attend the school. She is local to the area, having attended Haberdashers Hatcham College and serving in the role of Deputy Head Girl.

  She holds two degrees in Biomedical Science and Medicine with a Distinction in Special Studies, from King's College London (University of London). She has recently completed her membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners, and practices locally as a GP.

  In her spare time, she enjoys playing netball, the piano and teaching Gospel Music.

• Esme Dennys
  Co-opted Governor
  Esme Dennys

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee membership	Hatcham Primary School Local Governing Board
  Appointment start date	01/09/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Esme is the Associate Director of rare book company Dennys, Sanders & Greene, involved in strategy and operations. She also runs Books By People, a new organisation that works with publishers to safeguard human authorship in today's age of AI. Previously she worked on the editorial team at independent publisher Titan Books, and has a BA in English Literature from UEA. She has a strong interest in championing creativity and supporting young people pursuing careers in the arts and humanities.

  Alongside her professional work, Esme is passionate about contributing to community-based projects. She volunteers with Foodcycle Community Kitchen and has worked with the UN award-winning Nashulai Maasai Conservancy. As a Freeman of the Haberdashers' Company, she takes an active role in its events and initiatives that support education and increase opportunity. She also volunteers with the Adult Literacy Trust as a reading coach.

• Robert Diggle
  Co-opted Governor
  Robert Diggle

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee membership	Hatcham Primary School Local Governing Board
  Appointment start date	14/08/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Robert has worked in emerging markets investment for over 20 years, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for Somerset Capital Management LLP since 2007. Prior to that he worked in London and Hong Kong for a Chinese investment group. Robert studied Chinese at Cambridge University and business studies at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. He lives in Bedfordshire where he is involved in a number of local charities. Now that his two daughters are at university he has more time to pursue his love of gardening when he is not being taken for a walk by his two dogs. Robert is a member of the Haberdashers' Company.

• Natasha Isaac
  Co-opted Governor
  Natasha Isaac

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	12th June 2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  I was a pupil at Elstree Girls from 1996-2011. I studied Classics at Bristol University and converted to Law at City University, London, where I was a director of the School Exclusions Project.

  I have been a proud trustee of two Jewish community charities for several years – JOFA UK and BNJC which has given me experience in governance.

  I am a family barrister in Brighton and was called to the Bar in 2017. I have daily experience of families experiencing various difficulties including child protection and safeguarding issues

• Sangavi Mohanarasan
  Co-opted Governor
  Sangavi Mohanarasan

  Type of Governor	Co-opted
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	30/09/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Trustees in accordance with the Articles of Association

  I graduated from University College London with a Pharmacy degree in 2021 and have since gained experience across both community and primary care settings. I currently work as a GP Pharmacist and Anticoagulation Pharmacist, where I support patients in managing their health and ensuring safe, effective use of medicines. Alongside my clinical roles, I am also involved in projects aimed at improving population health outcomes, with a focus on prevention and the better management of long term conditions.

  The opportunity to serve as a governor particularly appealed to me, as it allows me to contribute to the development and success of the school community while drawing on my professional experience. Education plays a vital role in shaping young people's futures, and I am keen to use my skills, healthcare background, and commitment to public service to support the school's vision and help ensure every pupil has the opportunity to thrive.

• Adebunmi Nsofor
  Parent Governor
  Adebunmi Nsofor

  Type of Governor	Parent Governor
  Committee membership	Hatcham Primary School Local Governing Board
  Appointment start date	06/03/2025
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Elected by Parents

  Adebunmi (Bunmi) is a Parent Governor at Hatcham Primary School and a dynamic, accomplished professional, serving as a director at a global media company where her exceptional negotiation skills play a pivotal role in driving growth for the company.

  Bunmi went to Waverley School, obtained a law degree from Coventry University and a postgraduate degree in copyright law from King's College London, she combines her legal expertise with a deep understanding of the media and content industry.

  Beyond her career, she is a dedicated mother of three children in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 at Hatcham Primary, skilfully balancing leadership in a fast-paced global environment with family life. Passionate about intellectual ownership, mentorship and empowerment, she is committed to fostering growth—both in the workplace and at home.

  She loves traveling, watching well-written and produced films/series, and discovering the coolest independent local cafés.

• Ediz Suleyman
  Co-Opted Governor
  Ediz Suleyman

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	TBC
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Ediz has worked as a teacher of music at School 21 since 2019, an all through 4-18 school in Stratford, Newham. After studying music at London College of Music, UWL, Ediz developed a deep interest in education and on completion of his degree began a PGCE at the Institute of Education, UCL. Since then he has further explored education through his current role and his connection with the Haberdashers' Company, which he joined after having attended a Haberdashers' school himself, Knights Academy. Ediz is passionate about how education can better support our young people in developing agency, and provide them with opportunities to use it in an authentic and meaningful way.

• Gareth Thomas
  Co-opted Governor
  Gareth Thomas

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	12th June 2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Gareth grew up and was educated in North-West London. After teaching primary and secondary children in Kenya, he studied Sport Science at University in Leeds before continuing there to complete his PGCE where he was awarded a Dean's prize for academic achievement. 

  Having had experience of working in a range of primary schools, Gareth joined Haberdashers Boys' Prep School Elstree where he was Phase Leader of Years 3 and 4 and, amongst other things, led on the computing strategy. In 2019 he was promoted to Deputy Head Pastoral and, as DSL, oversaw the introduction of a strong values-based curriculum and character education scheme for nearly 400 pupils. Gareth was also Acting Head of the Prep School for over 6 months during a very successful tenure in 2022 and has recently completed an MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Exeter. In September 2023, he joins Chigwell Prep School as the Senior Deputy Head. 

  Gareth's passions are facilitating a happy and all-round education for pupils with inclusivity, high standards and individualised care at its core. He specialises in pupil well-being and curriculum development. 

• Michael Tirrell
  Co-opted Governor
  Michael Tirrell

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	08/03/2021
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Michael is a Headteacher at a primary school in Bromley. His particular interests are in curriculum development and working with teachers to develop pedagogical approaches that will enable all children to thrive.

  Michael has held teaching positions in a number of schools across Lewisham and Southwark and has a range of experiences from these roles. In addtion to his rteaching role, Michael also held the position of 'Curriculum Lead for Mathematics' and as part of this, supported teacheers and leaders across the 18 schools in his academy trust, to develop their approach to the subject.

  Michael holds a Bsc (Hons) in Medical Microbiology, an MA in International Business Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

  Prior to teaching, Michael worked in the field of public relations and communications. He had roles within multi-national communications consultancies, where he advised large corporations, and worked in the not-for-profit sector supporting teams across Africa and Asia to expand access to medical services to those most in need.

• Imogen Vining
  Co-opted Governor
  Imogen Vining

  Type of Governor	Co-opted Governor
  Committee Membership	Hatcham Primary LGB
  Appointment Start Date	13th June 2023
  Term of office	4 years
  Appointed by	Appointed by the Directors of the Trust Board in accordance with the Articles of Association.

  Immy works as a nurse in Southeast London. With a background in trauma, she moved into Quality Improvement and now leads on improvement work relating to Deteriorating Patients. Immy also volunteers for King's Global Health Partnership, most recently working on a Service Improvement project being delivered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  In her spare time, Immy enjoys keeping active, most often through cycling and running and aims to run a Marathon each year. She is musical and keeps this up as much as possible, supporting a Youth Choir organisation to run residential courses once or twice a year.