Meet the Governors - Brooklands Technical College

Professor Craig Mahoney
Chair of the Corporation

Craig is CEO of Ed Tech startup company Parlo but was previously Vice-Chancellor at the University of the West of Scotland and then Vice-Chancellor at the University of Law. A dynamic public advocate of higher and further education, Craig is a research active academic with a strong interest in differentiated student-centred pedagogy, research informed teaching, e-learning, technology to support teaching, open educational resources, teaching excellence and global engagement.

He is a passionate supporter of equality, diversity and inclusion and has developed or supported many programmes and change plans to eliminate discrimination and enable fairness for all. A chartered psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Craig has been an internationally recognised performance psychologist for more than 30 years.

Christine Ricketts, Principal/CEO
Governor

Jesse Adekoya
Governor

Jesse is a senior level executive in the Healthcare industry. With a background in finance.

Also a Consultant, Advisor, and town councillor, Jesse is a dedicated campaigner for better healthcare and youth work development. He is currently studying a part-time doctorate (DBA) on how to improve the healthcare system. He drives and develops services and advice, working with local authorities, charities and trusts. He enjoys building and supporting high performing teams; working with others on boards and forging partnerships and has a solid track record across large complex social care and health services.

Dr. Andrew Gilchrist
Governor

Andrew joined the Governing Body in 2020 and is Chair of the Audit Committee, having previously undertaken the same role at another FE college for a number of years. He works in the life assurance industry and is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Adam Herriott
Governor

Adam is a Chartered Resource and Waste Manager, and has worked in the Resource and Waste Management Sector for over a decade. Having previously worked in local government and the private sector he now works at Climate Change NGO WRAP advising businesses and government, both in the UK and abroad, more towards a circular economy and Net Zero ambitions.

Mary Hughes
Governor

Mary is Vice- Chair of the Curriculum and Performance Committee, a member of the Audit Committee and the Safeguarding Governor.Her professional life has been exclusively in education as a lecturer and senior manager in Further Education.

James Measures
Governor

James works in asset management as a financial analyst and has multiple years of experience as a business development professional working in a variety of roles and sectors from corporate companies to start-ups, charity and consulting work. James has been a youth leader and mentor for over ten years and joined the college as a Governor following two years of engagement with Brooklands through the Elmbridge Youth Hub, offering media production work experience to members of the college and wider community at Cornerstone the Church in Walton-on-Thames where he is also a Trustee

Hilary Omissi OBE
Governor

Hilary has spent most of her career in National, Regional and Local Government and various Non-Departmental Public Bodies, working on policy and operational work relating to children’s services, education and training. She also spent a period with Prince’s Trust, undertaking a special project for HRH the Prince of Wales, subsequently joining the South East Regional Council and becoming an Ambassador for the Trust. More recently she has undertaken a number of interim and consultancy roles in the Charity and Public Sectors. Hilary has significant experience as a Non-Executive and is currently Deputy Chair of a Careers Guidance Charity as well as being a Governor of Brooklands College. Hilary was awarded an OBE in 2006.

Jackie Pearson
Governor

Jackie is Chair of the Curriculum & Performance Review Committee. Jackie joined the College in 2013 and brings a wealth of experience in education. A former Head Teacher, Jackie gained acclaim from the DfE as Head Teacher of the “Most Improved School 2004-2007 for 5+A*-C and the Children’s Champion Award in 2008.

Paul Stedman
Governor

Paul is an experienced executive in the Construction Industry. He has a broad range of experience in the Construction Management and strategic planning of major projects. He has also worked overseas and in the UK in all types of development from industrial to luxury residential apartments. He is motivated in assisting undergraduates and apprentices enter and progress through the business.

Louise Salmon
Governor

Louise is an experienced professional in the Further Education sector, a previous Director of Teaching, Learning, Digital and Quality at a Large GFE College and is currently the CEO of an Independent Training Provider delivering Digital Apprenticeships, leading the way in Digital Training for the Education sector.
She is experienced as Lead Nominee in Ofsted inspections and comprehensive ESFA Audits. Louise holds the unique accolade as the only ITP CEO in the 2022-2023 academic year to achieve a remarkable 0% funding error.
A turnaround specialist leading growth, quality improvement and governance, Louise navigates the complexities of business and educational oversight seamlessly. She enjoys studying, currently undertaking a Masters in Leadership and Management and an EMBA
Louise is passionate about the FE sector, apprenticeships and the impact they can have on the skills of the workforce of tomorrow.

	Professor Craig Mahoney Chair of the Corporation Craig is CEO of Ed Tech startup company Parlo but was previously Vice-Chancellor at the University of the West of Scotland and then Vice-Chancellor at the University of Law. A dynamic public advocate of higher and further education, Craig is a research active academic with a strong interest in differentiated student-centred pedagogy, research informed teaching, e-learning, technology to support teaching, open educational resources, teaching excellence and global engagement. He is a passionate supporter of equality, diversity and inclusion and has developed or supported many programmes and change plans to eliminate discrimination and enable fairness for all. A chartered psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Craig has been an internationally recognised performance psychologist for more than 30 years.

	Christine Ricketts, Principal/CEO Governor

	Jesse Adekoya Governor Jesse is a senior level executive in the Healthcare industry. With a background in finance. Also a Consultant, Advisor, and town councillor, Jesse is a dedicated campaigner for better healthcare and youth work development. He is currently studying a part-time doctorate (DBA) on how to improve the healthcare system. He drives and develops services and advice, working with local authorities, charities and trusts. He enjoys building and supporting high performing teams; working with others on boards and forging partnerships and has a solid track record across large complex social care and health services.

	Dr. Andrew Gilchrist Governor Andrew joined the Governing Body in 2020 and is Chair of the Audit Committee, having previously undertaken the same role at another FE college for a number of years. He works in the life assurance industry and is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

	Adam Herriott Governor Adam is a Chartered Resource and Waste Manager, and has worked in the Resource and Waste Management Sector for over a decade. Having previously worked in local government and the private sector he now works at Climate Change NGO WRAP advising businesses and government, both in the UK and abroad, more towards a circular economy and Net Zero ambitions.

	Mary Hughes Governor Mary is Vice- Chair of the Curriculum and Performance Committee, a member of the Audit Committee and the Safeguarding Governor.Her professional life has been exclusively in education as a lecturer and senior manager in Further Education.

	James Measures Governor James works in asset management as a financial analyst and has multiple years of experience as a business development professional working in a variety of roles and sectors from corporate companies to start-ups, charity and consulting work. James has been a youth leader and mentor for over ten years and joined the college as a Governor following two years of engagement with Brooklands through the Elmbridge Youth Hub, offering media production work experience to members of the college and wider community at Cornerstone the Church in Walton-on-Thames where he is also a Trustee

	Hilary Omissi OBE Governor Hilary has spent most of her career in National, Regional and Local Government and various Non-Departmental Public Bodies, working on policy and operational work relating to children’s services, education and training. She also spent a period with Prince’s Trust, undertaking a special project for HRH the Prince of Wales, subsequently joining the South East Regional Council and becoming an Ambassador for the Trust. More recently she has undertaken a number of interim and consultancy roles in the Charity and Public Sectors. Hilary has significant experience as a Non-Executive and is currently Deputy Chair of a Careers Guidance Charity as well as being a Governor of Brooklands College. Hilary was awarded an OBE in 2006.

	Jackie Pearson Governor Jackie is Chair of the Curriculum & Performance Review Committee. Jackie joined the College in 2013 and brings a wealth of experience in education. A former Head Teacher, Jackie gained acclaim from the DfE as Head Teacher of the “Most Improved School 2004-2007 for 5+A*-C and the Children’s Champion Award in 2008.

	Paul Stedman Governor Paul is an experienced executive in the Construction Industry. He has a broad range of experience in the Construction Management and strategic planning of major projects. He has also worked overseas and in the UK in all types of development from industrial to luxury residential apartments. He is motivated in assisting undergraduates and apprentices enter and progress through the business.

	Louise Salmon Governor Louise is an experienced professional in the Further Education sector, a previous Director of Teaching, Learning, Digital and Quality at a Large GFE College and is currently the CEO of an Independent Training Provider delivering Digital Apprenticeships, leading the way in Digital Training for the Education sector. She is experienced as Lead Nominee in Ofsted inspections and comprehensive ESFA Audits. Louise holds the unique accolade as the only ITP CEO in the 2022-2023 academic year to achieve a remarkable 0% funding error. A turnaround specialist leading growth, quality improvement and governance, Louise navigates the complexities of business and educational oversight seamlessly. She enjoys studying, currently undertaking a Masters in Leadership and Management and an EMBA Louise is passionate about the FE sector, apprenticeships and the impact they can have on the skills of the workforce of tomorrow.