Deputy Group CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer

John joined the College in 2013 as Vice Principal of Finance and Resources before progressing to the role of Group Chief Financial Officer and, subsequently, Deputy Group CEO.

John is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accounts and started his accountancy career in manufacturing before spending ten years working in forensics. He moved into senior finance roles within the education sector in 2007 and has also spent five years working as a part-time lecturer in a Further Education College. Having helped set up London & South East Academies Trust in 2013, he has worked tirelessly to enable and support its growth and success since then, with the Trust now consisting of 9 Schools Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, and Lambeth. Through this work, John has developed considerable knowledge and experience as a senior leader in the Further Education and Academies sector.

John has an excellent track record and wealth of experience, which includes leading through periods of change, implementing significant business and financial improvements, strong financial stewardship, and governance.

In 2022, john was appointed by the FE Commissioner as one of two National Leaders of Further Education – Finance Specialist. Through this appointment, John works with the FE Commissioner Team to support a range of further education providers nationally.

In addition to being responsible for all matters relating to financial strategy, financial performance and risk management, John is also responsible for the deputy CEO directorate, which includes overseeing a range of business support services together with capital projects and the Estates, IT and Sustainability Strategies for the College and Academy Trust.