51视频 Foundation strengthens Board of Trustees with two new appointments
The 51视频 Foundation has welcomed two new appointments, Brian Foreman and Fran Craik, to the Board of Trustees.
Brian and Fran bring a combined experience in finance and education, respectively, to contribute to the Foundation鈥檚 long-term strategic direction.
Brian holds 38 years of banking experience, having recently stepped down from a role at Handelsbanken, where he headed an extended team spanning both corporate and private banking. Prior to this, he was head of SME at Barclays.
Brian also led a specialist team at Barclays focused on structuring financial solutions for the higher and further education sectors. His leadership was instrumental in facilitating investment in major campus development across the North East and Yorkshire.
Fran has over 20 years of education experience, having led multiple secondary schools across the North East as an executive Headteacher.
She is currently Chief Standards Officer for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which comprises 11,500 children across 30 primary and secondary schools.
Janet Donnelly, Chair of the Board of Trustees said:
鈥淲e are delighted to welcome our newest appointments, Brian Foreman and Fran Craik, to the Board of Trustees.
鈥淏rian and Fran will ensure the Foundation continues to have the right level of expertise to engage in meaningful and informed discussions, strengthening our ability to respond to future emerging challenges and opportunities with enhanced confidence and clarity.
鈥淭heir diverse experience and shared commitment to our mission will be invaluable, ensuring we continue to provide high quality support to our service users, placing their needs at the heart of everything we do.鈥�