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Members of the Trust

Otto Benz von Albkron

Otto is a local Twickenham resident, who has experience of running companies limited by guarantee in the banking industry, both as a Member and also as a Director.  He has extensive experience of risk governance, regulation and compliance matters relating to the financial services industry.

Date of Appointment: 05/02/25

Julia Morley

Julia is an Associate Professor (Education) at the London School of Economics.  She teaches financial accounting and management control and has developed their course on Accounting, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.  Julia was also formerly a governor at Capella House School.

Date of Appointment: 05/02/25

Mark Nicholson

Mark is a senior leader and Designated Safeguarding Lead at a local Independent School.  He has a Masters degree in Educational Leadership with a particular focus on social mobility. He leads on his schools partnerships and collaborations with others in the local area

Date of Appointment: 05/02/25

Jeremy Reynolds
 

Jeremy spent 30 years in international financial services, mostly as a corporate affairs director.  He chairs a Multi-Academy Trust in Bedfordshire.

Date of Appointment: 01/12/20

Keith Tysoe
 

Keith was former Lead Adviser for School Improvement working with covering three London Boroughs prior to his retirement.  Keith was also formerly a governor at Clarendon School.

Date of Appointment: 01/10/16 

Carla Whelan

Carla Whelan is a multi-academy trust CEO.  She has several years' experience in both primary and secondary schools, with Ofsted recognising her for outstanding leadership.  She is an inspirational leader who leads change and enjoys making a difference to young people.

Date of Appointment: 05/02/25

James de Bass (stepped down) 

James is a lawyer and the co-founder and CEO of Educate Services, a business that provides a range of services for over 5000 schools in the UK and internationally.

Date of Appointment: 18/07/16 - 05/02/2025

David Leeming (stepped down)
 

David is the Head of Hybrid Capital DCM at the Royal Bank of Scotland and has an extensive financial background.  

Date of Appointment: 18/07/16 - 05/02/2025

 

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