Past Speakers

MATPN Past Speakers

 

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Kate Hall

Kate Hall

Director of Education , Hales Valley Trust
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Leora Cruddas CBE

Leora Cruddas CBE

Chief Executive , Confederation of School Trusts (CST)
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Mary Myatt

Mary Myatt

Education adviser, writer and keynote speaker
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Rachel Quick

Rachel Quick

Chief Executive Officer , The Wherry School Trust
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Gary Chown

Gary Chown

Chief Executive Officer , The Harbour Schools Partnership Multi Academy Trust
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James Page

James Page

Chief Executive , Haringey Education Partnership
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Neil Blundell

Neil Blundell

Chief Executive Officer , Amplify Education
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Jeremy Meek

Jeremy Meek

Chief Executive Officer , The Kite Academy Trust
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Mandy Coalter

Mandy Coalter

Founder , Talent Architects
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Pete Kirkbride

Pete Kirkbride

Chief Education Officer , E-ACT
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Craig Nicholson

Craig Nicholson

Chief Executive Officer , Extol Trust
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Lee Wilson

Lee Wilson

Chief Executive Officer , Outwood Grange Academies Trust
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David Harris

David Harris

Chief Executive Officer , Engage Enrich Excel Academies
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Peter Reeves

Peter Reeves

Head of Digital Education Training & IT , Cavendish Education Group
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Chester Freitas

Chester Freitas

Account Executive , Magma Maths
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Simon Birch

Simon Birch

Education Programme Lead , Academia
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Richard Davis

Richard Davis

Chief Executive Officer , Top Marks AI
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Nic Clark

Nic Clark

Product Director , IRIS Education
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Lee Wright

Lee Wright

Senior Pre-Sales Consultant , Redway Networks
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Tom Webb

Tom Webb

UK Groups & Partnerships , Skolon
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James Fendek

James Fendek

Director of Information Systems , The Mercian Trust
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Tom Preston

Tom Preston

Head of IT , Future Academies
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Roger Neal

Roger Neal

Manager, Sales Engineering , Sophos
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Chris Kirk

Chris Kirk

Director , CJK Associates Ltd
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Kelly Johnson

Kelly Johnson

Chief Financial Officer , REAch2 Academy Trust
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Jesse White

Jesse White

Chief Financial Officer , Orion Education
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Sarah Howells

Sarah Howells

CFO , Oasis Community Learning
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Ben March

Ben March

Chief Financial and Operations Officer , STEP Academy Trust
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Cathie Paine

Cathie Paine

Chief Executive Officer , REAch2 Academy Trust
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Kate Staples

Kate Staples

Chief Operations Officer , Manor Hall Trust
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Simon Bryan

Simon Bryan

Head of Estates , Manor Hall Trust
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Amanda Tupper

Amanda Tupper

English Strategy Lead , TKAT
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Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Director of Payroll Operations , Judicium Education
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Mand Beckett

Mand Beckett

Product Director , IRIS Education
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Jack Haigh

Jack Haigh

Membership Advocate , Education Mutual
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Amanda Grainger

Amanda Grainger

Director of Customer Success , Applicaa
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Angus Poley

Angus Poley

Account Executive , Verkada
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Helen Dowsett

Helen Dowsett

Product Specialist , School Business Services
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Rhys Howells

Rhys Howells

Managing Director , Eteach
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Gerard Gresham

Gerard Gresham

Regional Partner Manager , ParentPay Group
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Paul Broderick

Paul Broderick

Chief Executive Officer , The Classroom Partnership
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Natalie Turner

Natalie Turner

Recruitment Manager , Shaw Education Trust
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Naveed Khan

Naveed Khan

Deputy Chief Executive Officer , Westcountry Schools Trust
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Will Smith OBE

Will Smith OBE

Chief Executive Officer , Greenshaw Learning Trust
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Amjad Ali

Amjad Ali

CPD & Inclusion Lead , Chiltern Learning Trust
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Matt Smith

Matt Smith

Chief Executive Officer , Greenshaw 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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