Tony Bent - Employer Sponsor Appointed by the Trust Term: 21.09.20 - 20.09.24 Responsibility : TBC Attendance 2020-21: 2/2 Registered Interests: None

Tony has an Engineering background and was Principle Mechanical Engineer for Toshiba Consumer Products in , where he worked for 17 years before joining Rittal CSM Ltd. as Senior Supply Chain Engineer and later Supply Chain Engineering Manager. He has worked for Rittal for 20 years now and is currently Supply Chain Director and one of the members of the Senior Management team at the Roborough based factory. During his time there, he has taken on wider responsibilities in the Supply Chain Department including: Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Quality, Logistics and Warehousing. Tony started his working life with an Engineering Apprenticeship, which was a great launch pad for a successful career in manufacturing. He is therefore really keen to support the success of Plymouth UTC, in providing similar foundations and opportunities for STEM stars of the future.

Neil Bond - Parent Governor Term 29.09.20 - 28.09.24 Responsibility: TBC Attendance 2020-21: 1/1 Registered Interests: TBC

Neil is 55 years old and has worked in an engineering background all his life. He is currently employed with Fibre Glass Systems formerly Pipex, as a team leader and is responsible for the quality of work and ensuring jobs which are undertaken are completed on time and on budget.

Neil’s son attends UTC Plymouth and is currently in the 6th form.

Neil works often with young apprentices to help them achieve their goals and qualifications within an engineering background. He hopes to help pupils gain knowledge and understanding so they can further their career in engineering.

Peter Bragg - Elected by staff Term: 19.12.18 - 18.12.22 Responsibility : Staff Attendance 2020-21: 2/2 Registered Interests: None

Pete has been with the UTC since its inception in 2013 under his role as Art & Design lead, moving into Head of Sixth form. He will now be looking towards cementing his position within the school as Careers & Employer Engagement. Part of Pete's role is developing careers for the whole school programme and supporting local employers to engage effectively with education in STEAM.

Nick Buckland - Appointed by Local Governing Body Term: 01.10.18 - 30.09.22 Responsibility : Improving student outcomes Attendance 2020-21: 2/2

Registered Interests: Chair of Governors at Stoke Damerel, Chair of Governors at Millbay Academy, PWP, Soil Association Certification, CSW Group, Theatre Royal Plymouth, EDT, KARST, Riverford Organic, Parnall Group and St ’s School. Trustee of PMF, PML, TWSW and MIST. Governor of . Member Goram Homes Board, GWR Advisory Board, SWW WaterShare+ Panel. Co-owner & Director of PACentral. Co-owner Ditchen Farm. Fellow IMA, BCS, RSA, IET and CMI, Member IoD and RI. Chartered - CITP, CEng CMgr, Eur Ing.

Eur Ing Nick Buckland OBE has been the Chair of Governors at UTC Plymouth since 2016. Originally a mathematician he spent many years in the IT industry working on high performance computers, the early years of virtual reality and the internet. From the mid 1990’s he has had a portfolio career as a Chair and director of organisations in the private, public and voluntary sectors. He has been a strong advocate of STEM and its importance for the UK economy and is passionate about ensuring young people are given the opportunities to gain a good education that will ensure they can take up exciting and well paid jobs and careers. He was appointed OBE for services to Innovation and Technology in the 2009 New Year Honours List and is a Chartered Engineer, Information Technology Practitioner and Manager. He is a Fellow of a number of professional bodies.

Lt. Col Craig Hampton-Stone - Appointed by Local Governing Body Term: 11.11.19 - 10.11.23 Responsibility : Careers and Strategic Partnership Attendance 2020-21: 2/2 Registered Interests: Chairman of the Livewell Foundation

Lieutenant Colonel Craig Hampton-Stone is a project manager in the Ministry of Defence and was previously the Commanding Officer of 165 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC, which is based in Plymouth and is one of the largest reserve Regiments in the Army. Having recently settled in the area, Craig is very keen to contribute to the successful running of UTC Plymouth, where he has been truly inspired by the attitude and dedication of the pupils. As a school governor, Craig hopes to use his experiences from 25 years’ service as an army officer, including many years on operations around the globe, to develop the leadership, values and standards of the pupils at UTC Plymouth.

Emma Hill - Parent Governor Term 29.09.20 - 28.09.24 Responsibility: TBC Attendance 2020-21: 1/1 Registered Interests: TBC

Emma was delighted to become a parent governor at UTC. She has a son who is in the Sixth Form, and is looking forward to watching him develop at UTC and fulfil his career aspirations. Emma has worked in social care for twenty years, and recognises the importance of good quality education that is committed to developing young people to reach their potential. By being a parent governor, Emma wants to be able to use her skills, experience and knowledge as a social worker to assist the school to reach the goals it has. The hope is, that in her own way, Emma can make a positive contribution to the school so that it can continue to remain highly successful and go from strength to strength. Outside of work and her family, Emma loves to read, bake and try anything crafty whenever there is time to actually sit down!

Hendirk Koornhof - Employer Sponsor Appointed by Trust Term: 01.10.18 - 30.09.22 Responsibility : Ethos Culture and Systems Attendance 2020-21: 1/2 Registered Interests: None

Hendrik is the HR Director at Babcock’s Devonport facility, the biggest dockyard in Western Europe. He joined Babcock in 2018 after a varied career spanning director level HR and Operations roles across the world, with extensive experience in South Africa, the UK, Europe, India, China and the US, mostly in high hazard industries.

The UK is experiencing a skills crisis which is set to deepen further. Engineering skills coupled with Nuclear capabilities are required to successfully deliver long term Naval programmes which are critical to national and international security. Hendrik is one of the governors representing the industry and the STEM agenda required to address the skills gap. His business experience adds to the governance and management rigour of the board.

Polly Lovell - Ex-Officio by virtue of position as Executive Principal Term: 01.10.18 - 30.09.22 Responsibility : Executive Principal Attendance 2020-21: 1/2 Registered Interests: Secondary Head of Millbay Academy and Governor at Stoke Damerel Primary School

Polly Lovell is Executive Principal at UTC Plymouth, a local 11 - 19 engineering college as well as the Head of Secondary at Millbay Academy. She also leads on STEAM and vocational education for Reach South Trust. Polly is an experienced governor having been a parent governor at her children’s secondary school, a staff governor at Lampton School, Hounslow, a governor at Stoke Damerel Primary Academy and recently deputy chair at Stoke Damerel Community College. Polly also brings experience to the board as a trained SENDCo, Designated Safeguarding lead and STORM Mental health lead. Polly has led the UTC PLYMOUTH through a journey of improvement as is well versed in school restructures and developing data led instruction.

Sam Smith - Appointed by Local Governing Body Term: 01.07.19 - 30.06.23 Responsibility : SEND/PP/Safeguarding Attendance 2020-21: 2/2 Registered Interests: Head at Stoke Damerel Primary

Sam is delighted to be joining UTC Governing Board. She has been in the Education profession for 23 years, and has experience both in the UK and internationally. Her first experience of working in primary education was as a consultant for an NGO in Calcutta, India. From this point, Sam made a decision to develop her knowledge, skills and understanding of education so that she would be able to effectively support the provision of high-quality education for all. As Head Teacher of an inner London primary school for the past 10 years, Sam’s clear vision for ensuring the best possible education for every child, along with strong leadership and management skills, has delivered improved outcomes for all children regardless of their starting points. Sam has been the Head Teacher of Stoke Damerel Primary Academy since April 2019 and is looking forward to helping lead the school forward towards becoming the very best school it can be.

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Governors of the previous 12 months Dr Stephen Hobbs 26.03.20 Tina Brinkworth 15.04.20 Re Adm Will Warrender 17.04.20 Nick Tripp 03.06.20 James Platts 23.07.20 Prof. Kevin Jones 19.11.20