Dr Carl Ward Carl is the Founder and Chair of the Foundation for Education Development and is Chief Executive of the City Learning Trust – a group of education establishments in the UK. He has regional, national and international experience in education strategy, leadership improvement. development and education In a career spanning 28 years in education, Carl has worked in a range of organisations across several settings. He is one of the longest serving CEOs of a Multi Academy Trust in England, is a National Leader of Education, and has led and developed local, regional and national strategic boards and initiatives.