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My working life/career was in the Lloyd’s of London Insurance Market where I specialised as a broker in marine and catastrophe reinsurance, holding various directorships over a 30 year period. I retired in 2002. I have been involved with Leesons Primary School since 2004, as a governor and vice chair up to September 2016. Between 2004 and 2012, with ViCP (Volunteers in Child Protection), I worked as a volunteer supporting various families in Bromley through Children’s Social Services. I was also involved to some small extent with fund raising for the project. Between 2012 and 2014 I sat on the board of trustees of Health Watch Bromley. 2014/15 I sat on the interim board of governors at Mead Road Infants School. I am in my 5^th year as Chairman of a members' golf club responsible for strategic direction and financial planning. I enjoy golf, skiing, travel, cooking, food and wine.

My working life/career was in the Lloyd’s of London Insurance Market where I specialised as a broker in marine and catastrophe reinsurance, holding various directorships over a 30 year period. I retired in 2002. I have been involved with Leesons Primary School since 2004, as a governor and vice chair up to September 2016. Between 2004 and 2012, with ViCP (Volunteers in Child Protection), I worked as a volunteer supporting various families in Bromley through Children’s Social Services. I was also involved to some small extent with fund raising for the project. Between 2012 and 2014 I sat on the board of trustees of Health Watch Bromley. 2014/15 I sat on the interim board of governors at Mead Road Infants School. I am in my 5^th year as Chairman of a members' golf club responsible for strategic direction and financial planning. I enjoy golf, skiing, travel, cooking, food and wine.

My working life/career was in the Lloyd’s of London Insurance Market where I specialised as a broker in marine and catastrophe reinsurance, holding various directorships over a 30 year period. I retired in 2002. I have been involved with Leesons Primary School since 2004, as a governor and vice chair up to September 2016. Between 2004 and 2012, with ViCP (Volunteers in Child Protection), I worked as a volunteer supporting various families in Bromley through Children’s Social Services. I was also involved to some small extent with fund raising for the project. Between 2012 and 2014 I sat on the board of trustees of Health Watch Bromley. 2014/15 I sat on the interim board of governors at Mead Road Infants School. I am in my 5^th year as Chairman of a members' golf club responsible for strategic direction and financial planning. I enjoy golf, skiing, travel, cooking, food and wine.

I am an HR and OD Business Partner and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).  My professional experience has mainly been in the National Health Service working within different health settings.  I have also worked as the country HR Business Partner in the media industry with one of the largest media agencies in the world; Dentsu Aegis Network.  My expertise covers change management, organisational development, employee engagement and workplace mediation.

I am interested and passionate about using my skills and experience to assist children to access an optimum education experience.   I have previously led a youth club and volunteer for the Inspiring Young People a mentoring programme.  In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors: tending my garden, walking and cycling

I have worked in education for over 20 years in a range of positions across Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham and Dartford, my present position is as a Deputy CEO of a Multi Academy Trust. I passionately believe that all children, including SEND pupils should be supported to achieve their goals and that this is achieved when we invest in high-quality staff professional development. I have always lived in the local area and feel it is important to give back to our local communities.

I have previously had the opportunity of being a parent governor, when my children were at Primary School.

I hold a postgraduate degree in accounting and finance. I am a qualified accountant having completed my training contract in audit with BDO in London. Since then, I have gone on to work across technical accounting, consolidation and reporting at ASOS. I currently work at Marks & Spencer where my role encompasses group budgets, forecasts, long-term planning and other ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis. I look forward to using my financial skills in my role as a trustee to ultimately improve the experience of the students.

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Type of Appointment Trustee-Appointed

Date of Appointment (Term of Office)  27 February 2023 (4 years) (resigned 14 September 2023)

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed

Type of Appointment Member-Appointed