Finance & General Purposes Committee
Peter Manns - Chair
Peter Manns has recently retired from full time employment with a UK multinational in the industrial manufacturing sector. After leaving the UK after university in 1975, Peter returned only in 2006, after a series of senior management roles in a variety of different group companies in various locations, principally in Africa, South America, Australasia and Europe. His background is in finance and administration, but switched into general management in 1988. During Peter’s period of working in Italy, he also become a Governor of the British School of Milan, in 2001, and Treasurer from 2003 – 2006. Peter is married with three daughters, who have now grown up after a very international upbringing.
John Byrne
At 16 I wasn't sure whether to study arts or sciences. An inspiring chemistry teacher encouraged me to do chemistry up to research degree level. We studied how plants made substances such as morphine, codeine, strychnine.
I gave up chemistry for a fast track management development scheme in Unilever in manufacturing. The first decade was spent in endless union negotiations. Then followed a period of selling, buying and merging companies and finally moving towards European organisations. Twenty of these years were at board level in Unilever companies.
In 2000 I retired because of ill health. Since then I have coached secondary school head teachers in both leafy Sussex and socially deprived areas. I did a series of coaching courses, been out to Ghana with VSO and went back to university to do a humanities course that I didn't do at 16 .
Jennie and I were married on the day that England won the world cup-a long time ago . We have three smashing children which has increased now to include six grand children.
Jim Glover
Beginning his career with Allied Breweries, Jim became MD of Benskins Ltd before joining the Kingfisher group in 1990 as Commercial Director of Woolworths. A spell in Hong Kong preceded his return to the UK in 1996 as Deputy MD of Woolworths, then it was on to Superdrug as MD, eventually becoming Chairman, before completing his time at Kingfisher as Chief Executive of the General Merchandise Sector. As CEO of Patientline Plc between 2000 and 2004, he led the company to a full market listing, before completing his executive career as CEO of NAAFI between 2007 and 2009. Jim was also a non-executive director, and eventually Chair, of Regent Inns Plc between 2005 and 2009 and was a member of Council at the University of Birmingham for the maximum term of office from 2000 until August 2010. Jim's roles at the University included Treasurer (2002 - 2006) and Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of Council (2006 - 2010). He remains committed to the university which welcomed him (and his future wife!) in 1970 as a Biological Sciences undergraduate, and continues in his role as Chair of Birmingham Research Park Ltd, a company jointly owned by the university and the City Council. Jim is also a non-executive director of Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises Ltd. Jim enjoys an open invitation to attend Governor meetings as an observer.
Sharon Potter
Sharon is a solicitor who spent 12 years in private practice as a restructuring and insolvency lawyer before changing careers in September 2009 to work in the restructuring team of a major high street bank, a move motivated in part to enable her to free up time to get involved in the voluntary sector. She was appointed as a Trustee in late 2010. Sharon is also a British Legion volunteer caseworker - an interest which stems from her marriage to an army officer.
Lloyd Richards
Lloyd Richards is a Chartered Banker of over 30 years experience within the NatWest/RBS Group. His career focus has been on people and change management, having spent 20 years in HR management and the balance of his career in leading national change programmes covering systems, performance and behavioural issues.
Lloyd is highly community service oriented and has been actively involved in charitable activities for a quarter of a century, culminating in joining Brantridge School as a Governor in 2000 and becoming a Director of Grafham Grange Special Education Trust in 2002.
He holds two other Directorships.
Susan Tresman
Formerly Director of the Retention Programme at the Open University and Education Director, then Chief Executive Officer at the British Dyslexia Association, Susan Tresman is the Chief Executive of Grafham Grange Special Educational Trust.
A Fellow of the HESDA Top Management Programme specialising in Leadership for Effective Change, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Susan holds the position of Visiting Professor in Inclusive Learning at the University of Sunderland 2005 - 2010. Previously she held Visiting Chairs in South Africa and Romania promoting access to learning for disadvantaged learners.
Passionate about empowering those with additional needs to realise their full potential, Susan is qualified in the teaching of Learners with Special Needs and holds a PGCE from the University of Cambridge. Her first degree was from Sheffield and her PhD from University of London; Kings College.
Susan has recently been re-elected for a second term and is Vice Chair of the Council for the National Association for Special Schools
Personnel and Pay Committee
Dr Sue Martin - Chair
Sue Martin has spent her career in the public and voluntary sector. She came to the UK from Australia in 1979 -- to stay for three years -- and has been here ever since. After completing her PhD in History, she has worked in education and youth training, housing for older people, public health and policing. After several years with the Department of Health and the Home Office, She spent five and a half years as Chief Executive of Surrey Police Authority. She now works for herself, which gives her time to be a Trustee for the Education Trust. She is also Trustee of another local charity.
Tony Bailey
After teaching in the north of England, Tony spent most of his career in teacher education at the University of Sussex. In the early 1990's he was director of the South East Educational Management Consortium and a member of the national School Management Task Force whilst maintaining his academic links with a fellowship at the University of Bristol. Subsequently he worked with schools and local education authorities on management and staff development. Tony is now actively involved in local community organisations in Brighton.
Jim Glover
Beginning his career with Allied Breweries, Jim became MD of Benskins Ltd before joining the Kingfisher group in 1990 as Commercial Director of Woolworths. A spell in Hong Kong preceded his return to the UK in 1996 as Deputy MD of Woolworths, then it was on to Superdrug as MD, eventually becoming Chairman, before completing his time at Kingfisher as Chief Executive of the General Merchandise Sector. As CEO of Patientline Plc between 2000 and 2004, he led the company to a full market listing, before completing his executive career as CEO of NAAFI between 2007 and 2009. Jim was also a non-executive director, and eventually Chair, of Regent Inns Plc between 2005 and 2009 and was a member of Council at the University of Birmingham for the maximum term of office from 2000 until August 2010. Jim's roles at the University included Treasurer (2002 - 2006) and Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of Council (2006 - 2010). He remains committed to the university which welcomed him (and his future wife!) in 1970 as a Biological Sciences undergraduate, and continues in his role as Chair of Birmingham Research Park Ltd, a company jointly owned by the university and the City Council. Jim is also a non-executive director of Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises Ltd. Jim enjoys an open invitation to attend Governor meetings as an observer.
Lloyd Richards
Lloyd Richards is a Chartered Banker of over 30 years experience within the NatWest/RBS Group. His career focus has been on people and change management, having spent 20 years in HR management and the balance of his career in leading national change programmes covering systems, performance and behavioural issues.
Lloyd is highly community service oriented and has been actively involved in charitable activities for a quarter of a century, culminating in joining Brantridge School as a Governor in 2000 and becoming a Director of Grafham Grange Special Education Trust in 2002.
He holds two other Directorships.
Susan Tresman
Formerly Director of the Retention Programme at the Open University and Education Director, then Chief Executive Officer at the British Dyslexia Association, Susan Tresman is the Chief Executive of Grafham Grange Special Educational Trust.
A Fellow of the HESDA Top Management Programme specialising in Leadership for Effective Change, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Susan holds the position of Visiting Professor in Inclusive Learning at the University of Sunderland 2005 - 2010. Previously she held Visiting Chairs in South Africa and Romania promoting access to learning for disadvantaged learners.
Passionate about empowering those with additional needs to realise their full potential, Susan is qualified in the teaching of Learners with Special Needs and holds a PGCE from the University of Cambridge. Her first degree was from Sheffield and her PhD from University of London; Kings College.
Susan has recently been re-elected for a second term and is Vice Chair of the Council for the National Association for Special Schools
Audit Committee
Michael Taylor
Michael is a qualified chartered accountant, with over 30 years experience in practice both here and overseas. For 6 years, he was Bursar and Clerk to the Governors of a large charity based in the City. He is now a Trustee of a number of local charities.
Tony Bailey
After teaching in the north of England, Tony spent most of his career in teacher education at the University of Sussex. In the early 1990's he was director of the South East Educational Management Consortium and a member of the national School Management Task Force whilst maintaining his academic links with a fellowship at the University of Bristol. Subsequently he worked with schools and local education authorities on management and staff development. Tony is now actively involved in local community organisations in Brighton.
Dr Sue Martin
Sue Martin has spent her career in the public and voluntary sector. She came to the UK from Australia in 1979 -- to stay for three years -- and has been here ever since. After completing her PhD in History, she has worked in education and youth training, housing for older people, public health and policing. After several years with the Department of Health and the Home Office, She spent five and a half years as Chief Executive of Surrey Police Authority. She now works for herself, which gives her time to be a Trustee for the Education Trust. She is also Trustee of another local charity.
Alan Smith
From a commercial background, Alan joined the Trust in May 2002. His first major role involved the incorporation of Brantridge School which became part of GGSET on 1st January 2003. As Head of Finance and Operations, Alan is responsible for finance, administration, premises and operations across both sites.
Alan has two sons and, when time allows, enjoys good music, good wine, a little cycling and a spot of DIY.
Strategy Committee
Susan Tresman - Chair
Formerly Director of the Retention Programme at the Open University and Education Director, then Chief Executive Officer at the British Dyslexia Association, Susan Tresman is the Chief Executive of Grafham Grange Special Educational Trust.
A Fellow of the HESDA Top Management Programme specialising in Leadership for Effective Change, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Susan holds the position of Visiting Professor in Inclusive Learning at the University of Sunderland 2005 - 2010. Previously she held Visiting Chairs in South Africa and Romania promoting access to learning for disadvantaged learners.
Passionate about empowering those with additional needs to realise their full potential, Susan is qualified in the teaching of Learners with Special Needs and holds a PGCE from the University of Cambridge. Her first degree was from Sheffield and her PhD from University of London; Kings College.
Susan has recently been re-elected for a second term and is Vice Chair of the Council for the National Association for Special Schools
Jim Glover
Beginning his career with Allied Breweries, Jim became MD of Benskins Ltd before joining the Kingfisher group in 1990 as Commercial Director of Woolworths. A spell in Hong Kong preceded his return to the UK in 1996 as Deputy MD of Woolworths, then it was on to Superdrug as MD, eventually becoming Chairman, before completing his time at Kingfisher as Chief Executive of the General Merchandise Sector. As CEO of Patientline Plc between 2000 and 2004, he led the company to a full market listing, before completing his executive career as CEO of NAAFI between 2007 and 2009. Jim was also a non-executive director, and eventually Chair, of Regent Inns Plc between 2005 and 2009 and was a member of Council at the University of Birmingham for the maximum term of office from 2000 until August 2010. Jim's roles at the University included Treasurer (2002 - 2006) and Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of Council (2006 - 2010). He remains committed to the university which welcomed him (and his future wife!) in 1970 as a Biological Sciences undergraduate, and continues in his role as Chair of Birmingham Research Park Ltd, a company jointly owned by the university and the City Council. Jim is also a non-executive director of Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises Ltd. Jim enjoys an open invitation to attend Governor meetings as an observer.
Peter Manns
Peter Manns has recently retired from full time employment with a UK multinational in the industrial manufacturing sector. After leaving the UK after university in 1975, Peter returned only in 2006, after a series of senior management roles in a variety of different group companies in various locations, principally in Africa, South America, Australasia and Europe. His background is in finance and administration, but switched into general management in 1988. During Peter’s period of working in Italy, he also become a Governor of the British School of Milan, in 2001, and Treasurer from 2003 – 2006. Peter is married with three daughters, who have now grown up after a very international upbringing.
Keith Noble MSc (econ) FRICS
Keith originally qualified as a Chartered Surveyor, becoming a partner of a successful London estate agency through the 70's and 80's. After completing a Masters degree, Keith set up and ran a successful software company specialising in supplying software and IT consultancy services to the property industry.
After retiring from that business, he became involved in a variety of commercial and other ventures including learning to play the piano, fund raising for a local hospital, and managing his time to be able to walk, maintain a degree of fitness and sail. Keith is 60, a widower with two married children and two grandchildren. He lives in London and Surrey with his partner and her dog.
John Byrne
At 16 I wasn't sure whether to study arts or sciences. An inspiring chemistry teacher encouraged me to do chemistry up to research degree level. We studied how plants made substances such as morphine, codeine, strychnine.
I gave up chemistry for a fast track management development scheme in Unilever in manufacturing. The first decade was spent in endless union negotiations. Then followed a period of selling, buying and merging companies and finally moving towards European organisations. Twenty of these years were at board level in Unilever companies.
In 2000 I retired because of ill health. Since then I have coached secondary school head teachers in both leafy Sussex and socially deprived areas. I did a series of coaching courses, been out to Ghana with VSO and went back to university to do a humanities course that I didn't do at 16 .
Jennie and I were married on the day that England won the world cup-a long time ago . We have three smashing children which has increased now to include six grand children.