Speakers

MATPN 2026 Speakers

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John Murphy

John Murphy

Education Leadership Mentor, Advisor and Public Speaker
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Sir John Townsley

Sir John Townsley

Chief Executive Officer , The GORSE Academies Trust
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Julie Carson

Julie Carson

DoE and Deputy CEO , The Woodland Academy Trust
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Richard Sheriff

Richard Sheriff

former CEO , Red Kite Learning Trust
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Steven Worthington

Steven Worthington

Headteacher , The Dean Trust
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Warren Carratt

Warren Carratt

Chief Executive , Nexus MAT
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Jane O’Brien

Jane O’Brien

CEO , The Dean Trust
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Vicky Gowan

Vicky Gowan

Exec Headteacher , The Dean Trust
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Anthony Benedict

Anthony Benedict

Chief Executive Officer , Ambition Community Trust
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Shane Ierston

Shane Ierston

CEO , The Great Schools Trust
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Susie Babar

Susie Babar

Chief People Officer , E-ACT
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Danielle Lewis-Egonu

Danielle Lewis-Egonu

CEO , Cygnus Academies Trust
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Mark Mallender

Mark Mallender

Chief Executive Officer , Tapestry Learning Partnership
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Sam Finch

Sam Finch

Chief Finance and Operations Officer , Cidari MAT
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Kerry Inscker

Kerry Inscker

Chief Executive Officer , Shaw Education Trust
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Sarah Lay

Sarah Lay

Head of Governance , Co-op Academies
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Shaheen Myers

Shaheen Myers

Founder and CEO , Balance:ed
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Michelle Rosemond

Michelle Rosemond

Director of Brand & Marketing , REAch2 Academy Trust
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Matthew Meckin

Matthew Meckin

CEO , The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
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Alan Warboys

Alan Warboys

Chief Executive Officer , Accord Multi Academy Trust
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Michael McCarthy

Michael McCarthy

CEO , Consilium Academies
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Zoe Levitt

Zoe Levitt

Executive Director of Education , Consilium Academies
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Hazel Pulley

Hazel Pulley

CEO , Excelsior Multi-Academy Trust
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Louise Lee

Louise Lee

Chief Executive Officer , The Howard Partnership Trust
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Jonny Uttley

Jonny Uttley

CEO , The Education Alliance
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Oliver Burwood

Oliver Burwood

CEO , Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT)
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Pam Hewitt

Pam Hewitt

Chief Operating Officer , Pontefract Academies Trust
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Joshua Coleman

Joshua Coleman

Chief Executive Officer , East Midlands Academy Trust
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Paul Wheeler

Paul Wheeler

Deputy Chief Executive Officer , East Midlands Academy Trust
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Tom Leverage

Tom Leverage

CEO , Reach South
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Abby Morris

Abby Morris

Chief Education Officer and Deputy CEO , Core Education Trust
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John Hunt

John Hunt

Group CFO and Deputy Group CEO , London South East Academies Trust
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Jacqueline Bircham

Jacqueline Bircham

Deputy CEO: Schools, Strategy and Operation , ASSET Education
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Harry Paget-Wall Collins

Harry Paget-Wall Collins

Deputy CEO , Gallery Trust
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Jackie Waters-Dewhurst

Jackie Waters-Dewhurst

CEO , Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

We're looking for senior leaders from Multi Academy Trusts who are driving real change across their organisations. This includes Chief Executives, Deputy CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Directors of Education, and senior leaders across digital, HR, SEND, and operations – anyone with real-world experience tackling the challenges facing the MAT sector today.

Share what's actually working at your trust. We want practical case studies, honest lessons learned, and real strategies you've implemented — not theory. Topics include financial sustainability, digital transformation and AI, recruitment and retention, school improvement, SEND and inclusion, governance, workforce wellbeing, and trust growth. If you've navigated a challenge that other MAT leaders are facing, we want to hear about it.

Sessions include main room presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. You might deliver a solo 20-minute presentation, join a panel with fellow MAT leaders, or participate in a roundtable discussion. We'll work with you to find the format that best fits your experience and comfort level.

No. Speaking at MATPN is complimentary. We cover your attendance for both days, including all sessions, networking opportunities, meals, and accommodation. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with peers and solution providers addressing the same challenges you face.

Beyond your presentation or panel session (typically 20–45 minutes), you're encouraged to stay for the full two-day event. This gives you the chance to learn from other speakers, network with fellow senior leaders, explore innovative solutions from our sponsors, and participate in the broader conversation about the future of higher education. Many speakers find the networking and peer connections just as valuable as presenting.



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