Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Finance Officer

Gary is Diverse Academies’ deputy chief executive officer with responsibility for the Trust’s financial, operational, and corporate services functions. Working closely with the CEO and Board, he provides strategic leadership across finance, people, governance, risk, digital transformation, and organisational development, ensuring the Trust has the capacity, capability, and resources to deliver its vision and strategic ambitions.

Gary is qualified HR professional with more than 25 years’ experience spanning business, finance, education and health. He is passionate about developing high-performing organisations, strengthening workforce capability, and creating sustainable systems that enable academies and its communities to flourish.