Pauline Hawkesford
Pauline graduated from Sheffield University with an English degree, and later gained an MA through the University of Leicester. She was a teacher and manager in further education colleges for over 30 years, specialising in English, which she taught at all levels and teacher education. Management roles included initiating improvements in teaching and learning. Following this, she joined the Adult Learning Inspectorate and then Ofsted, where she was an HMI for several years. Pauline is also very closely involved in her local community. Pauline is Vice Chair of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee and is a link governor for Quality and also English and Maths. |
Helen King
(Co-optee)
Helen is a graduate of Newcastle University having gained a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Animal Production). She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1993 and having joined Ellacotts in 2002 as a Manager, has been a partner since 2016. Helen has extensive experience as an accountant having previously worked for a national firm of agricultural specialist accounts and as an accountant for a large mixed farming business.
Helen is a member of various farming and rural business organisations including the Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators (IAgSA), Agricultural Law Association and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
Helen joined the Moulton College Audit Committee as a co-opted member in November 2017.
Suzzanne ljewsky
Suzzanne studied for a Bachelor of Education Honours degree at the University of Brighton. After 11 years teaching and having responsibility in Secondary mainstream education, she moved into Special Education, initially with students with Social Emotional and Mental Health issues (SEMH) and then onto Friars Academy for students with learning difficulties and Autism, becoming Headteacher in 2012. She has now established Friars Multi Academy Trust and is due to open a second school in September 2021. She has moved Friars Academy from Ofsted rated good to outstanding and has maintained this for the most recent inspection. Partnerships and community involvement are a key focus for the development of the students. She has a drive to ensure that all students are thoroughly prepared for the next steps in their lives, whatever they may be. Suzzanne joined the Board in November 2019 and is a member of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee. Suzzanne is also Link Governor for Safeguarding and Prevent. |
Charles Matts
Vice Chair
Charles joined his family farming partnership after graduating from Reading University with a BSc in Agriculture. In 2000, he co-founded Brixworth Farming, a joint venture that delivers the arable farming, and much of the environmental management for its stakeholder farms and others across 2500 ha in Northamptonshire. He is currently the Chair of the National Land Based College and has held many other positions in agriculture and wider land-based industries, including NFU, NFU Mutual, AHDB and the Farm Safety Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS) and a Professional Fellow of the Institute of Agricultural Management (PFIAgrM). He joined the Board of Governors to help ensure that Moulton maintains its reputation as one of the leading land-based colleges in the country, providing courses that are relevant to local employers, enabling students, on whatever course, to perform well in their chosen career. Charles is Vice Chair of the Corporation, Chair of the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Search and Governance Committee and the Finance and Resources Committee. |
David McVean
Chair
A former Senior Civil Servant, who has worked at the highest levels of government, David now runs his own consultancy. A broad portfolio ranging from financial and strategic analysis, to training in the classroom. David’s focus is on ensuring that schools and colleges are supported to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. As well as being Chair of Corporation at Moulton College, David also Chairs a junior school, 2 secondary schools and is Chair of the Board of Studies for the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health at Buckingham University. His passion is education improvement for all.
David is Chair of Corporation and Chair of Search and Governance Committee. He is also a link governor for Animal Welfare.
Alastair Thomson
Following study at the universities of Durham and Birmingham, Alastair worked as a journalist in Cambridge while also teaching in further and higher education. After a spell in Whitehall as a Government Information Officer, he led policy and advocacy work for a national education charity. Since retirement in 2014, he has worked for UNESCO and the Government Office for Science.
Joining the Board in 2015, he currently chairs Moulton’s Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee and serves on the Search and Governance and Remuneration Committees.
Mark Wakeford MA, C.Eng, FICE
Mark is Chairman of EvoEnergy Ltd. and leader of the Brackley Group of companies. Mark was previously Joint Managing Director of Stepnell Ltd, a £150 million turnover building and civil engineering group headquartered in Rugby. Mark has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years and is currently vice-chair of Constructing Excellence Midlands and incoming Chairman of the NFB. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Mark is a member of the Finance and Resources Committee. He is also the Link Governor for Employers and Careers.
Dr Mohamed Saeudy
Dr Mohamed Saeudy is the Director of Research Centre for Contemporary Accounting, Finance and Economics (Res CAFE), PRME lead and the head of PG accounting, finance, and economics at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. He holds a PhD in Finance (Cairo University) and PhD in Accounting (University of Dundee). Professionally, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Senior Fellow of Advance HE, UK. Prior to joining the University of Bedfordshire, he worked as a senior academic lead at Aberystwyth University, Keele University and the University of Derby. In addition, he worked as a senior bank manager in London and Egypt with extensive experience in investment, money laundering and capital markets.
Mohamed joined the Board in July 2022 and is a member of the Finance and Resources Committee. Mohamed is also the Link Governor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Karen Squires
Staff Governor
Karen is the Human Resources Manager at Moulton College. She joined the College in August 2021. Following a BA in Public Administration & Managerial studies at De Montfort University, Karen started her working life in Training & Development. She moved in to HR in Telecommunications, completed her CIPD Post Graduate studies and latterly moved in to Secondary Education. She highly values Education and the opportunities it opens up.
Karen is a member of the EDI Team and the Wellbeing Group at the College and is focused on taking continuous positive steps towards making a difference.
Professor Elaine Limond
Elaine's educational journey took her to Northumbria and Loughborough Universities, where she pursued her passion for sports. Alongside her studies, she dedicated herself to teaching in further education within Birmingham city centre. These experiences shaped her path towards diverse management roles in both further and higher education, igniting a strong fascination with culture and leadership.
As the current Business School Vice Dean, Elaine now spearheads various leadership coaching and mentoring programs while also maintaining an active sports coaching career in rugby union. In 2023, she became an independent member of the board and is currently part of the teaching, learning, and assessment committee.
Andrew MacCaig
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Craig Ablett
Link Governor for Health & Safety
As a highly experienced Health and Safety professional, I am proud to have spent the last 14 years working in senior management positions across a range of industries. Today, I am the founder and Managing Director of a thriving Health and Safety and Compliance Consultancy business, where I help clients to achieve their safety goals through consultancy, training, and auditing.
I am a driven and enthusiastic individual, who thrives in fast-paced environments and can adapt quickly to changing circumstances. I believe in taking a practical and pragmatic approach to addressing the diverse requirements of today's legislation, ensuring that my clients are always fully compliant and operating safely.
For me, the most important aspect of Health and Safety is accessibility. I believe that achieving the best possible safety practices should not be a financial burden, and I work tirelessly to ensure that my clients have access to the advice, training, and support they need to achieve their goals.
Throughout my career, I have gained a reputation for my expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. I take great pride in my work and always strive to deliver outcomes that exceed my clients' expectations.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my partner and 2 children as well as indulging in DIY projects, photography, and golf. I also have an impressive collection of Lego models.
Michelle Pledger
Michelle is a qualified accountant (FCCA) and a dedicated risk and compliance professional, with extensive experience in the Financial Services Sector. Michelle has held operational and assurance roles within building societies, large and small as well as a role providing audit assurance to a range of Financial Services institutions. Risk identification and mitigation have featured in all her roles, in addition to having a broad spectrum of knowledge covering key areas including, governance, risk management, credit, finance and treasury. Michelle is well-known within the financial services environment for drive, enthusiasm, and reliability, combined with a pragmatic, proportionate approach, and keen attention to detail.
Michelle believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to receive an inclusive, quality education, no matter what their aspirations are for the future, or how affluent their families are. To be associated with this, and to be able to give her time and skills to the college and to help shape the future, she sees as a privilege.
Mark Whitehouse
Mark graduated from Huddersfield University with a BA Hons Degree in accountancy and then qualified in practice as a Chartered Accountant with Moore Stephens. Mark then moved into industry which ultimately led to a role at Cambridge University Press as Deputy Global CFO and finance director for EMEA and North America and oversaw major transformation programmes around business and system changes including a global migration to SAP ECC.
Following a merger between Cambridge University Press (Publisher) and Cambridge Assessment (exam awarding body) he has now taken a role as Managing Director for Global operations including customer service, supply chain, facilities and global procurement. The merged entity has over £1billion annual revenue, serves over 100 million learners and has over 80 overseas offices whilst headquartered in Cambridge.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge and shares its mission ‘to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence’ which Mark believes strongly with and sees the same aspirations at Moulton College and is why this governor role at Moulton College excites him.
Becky Bradshaw
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