Past Speakers

MATPN Past Speakers

 

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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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Vince Green

Vince Green

CEO of Summit Learning Trust and The Education Exchange, West Midlands
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Jacqueline Bircham

Jacqueline Bircham

Deputy CEO: Schools, Strategy and Operation , ASSET Education
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Andrew Strachan

Andrew Strachan

Deputy Chief Operating Officer , Emmanuel Schools Foundation
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Hetal Parmar

Hetal Parmar

Chief Operating Officer , TMET
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Harry Paget-Wall Collins

Harry Paget-Wall Collins

Deputy CEO , Gallery Trust
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Ashley Winters

Ashley Winters

Director of Primary , Washwood Heath MAT
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Guy Shears

Guy Shears

CEO , Central Region Schools Trust
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Jackie Waters-Dewhurst

Jackie Waters-Dewhurst

CEO , Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust
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Peter Hughes

Peter Hughes

CEO , The Mossbourne Federation
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Matthew Swain

Matthew Swain

Chief Education Officer , The Kite Academy Trust
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Tim Coulson

Tim Coulson

Director General, Regions Group , Department for Education
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Evelyn Ford

Evelyn Ford

Author , Herstory - A Leadership Manifesto
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Simon Witham

Simon Witham

CEO , Venn Academy Trust
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Phillipa Harris

Phillipa Harris

Deputy CEO , Invictus Education Trust
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Emily Hobson

Emily Hobson

National Primary Lead for Strategy and Innovation , Oasis Community Learning
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Emma Balchin

Emma Balchin

Chief Executive , National Governance Association
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Russell Hobby

Russell Hobby

CEO , The Kemnal Academies Trust
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James Roach

James Roach

CEO , Inclusive Multi Academy Trust
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Heather McLachlan

Heather McLachlan

Chief Executive Officer , Potteries Educational Trust
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Sarah Tallack

Sarah Tallack

Head of Apprenticeships Development and Delivery , Ark
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Gail Brown

Gail Brown

CEO , Ebor Academy Trust
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Lauren Thorpe

Lauren Thorpe

Chief Transformation Officer , United Learning Trust
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Sarah Baber

Sarah Baber

Chief Executive Officer , Great Learners Trust
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Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris

Chief Information Officer , Halliard Trust
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Jonathan Bishop

Jonathan Bishop

Chief Executive Officer , The Cornerstone Academies Trust
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Zaitoon Bukhari

Zaitoon Bukhari

Director of Digital Learning , ATC Multi Academy Trust
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Gemma Lavin

Gemma Lavin

Senior Director for Strategy and Innovation , Haberdashers' Academies Trust South
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Dave Smith

Dave Smith

Director of Procurement and Trust-wide Projects , Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust
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Lisa Hawker

Lisa Hawker

Director of Operations , Ark
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Matt Harrison

Matt Harrison

Head of Technology , Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
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Emma Darcy

Emma Darcy

Director of Technology for Learning , Denbigh High School
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Cheryl Shirley

Cheryl Shirley

Director of Digital Learning , LEO Academy Trust
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Christian Turton

Christian Turton

Educational Technology Lead , Chiltern Learning Trust
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Rob Peters

Rob Peters

Director of Marketing and Communications , National Governors Association
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Osi Ejiofor

Osi Ejiofor

Education Technologist , United Learning
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Andy Meighen

Andy Meighen

Chief Information Officer , Future Academies
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Lisa Thompson

Lisa Thompson

Head of Digital, Data and Technology , Liberty Academy Trust
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Liz Wood

Liz Wood

Interim Principal and Digital Champion , Liberty Academy Trust
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Nick Osborne

Nick Osborne

Chief Executive Officer , Maritime Academy Trust
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Lucien Bowater

Lucien Bowater

Chief Executive Officer , Olex AI
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Matthew Shanks

Matthew Shanks

Chief Executive Officer , Education South West
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Rebecca Cox

Rebecca Cox

Chief Executive Officer , Hales Valley Trust
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Carla Whelan

Carla Whelan

Chief Executive Officer , Empower Multi Academy Trust
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John Camp

John Camp

Chief Executive Officer , The Compass Partnership of Schools
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Phil Banks

Phil Banks

Chief Executive Officer , St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust
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Sash Hamidi

Sash Hamidi

Chief Executive Officer , The Pegasus Partnership Trust
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Benedicte Yue

Benedicte Yue

Chief Financial Officer , River Learning 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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