Governance

Paul was a founder member of the LGB.

Paul took early retirement four years ago from an international Manufacturing and Distribution Company where he achieved the status of U.K. main Board Director. He has a primary interest in Human Capital Planning and expertise in the commercial and insurance  world having been on the Board of several captive Insurance Companies both in the U.K. and overseas. Since leaving full time employment he has spent his time not only with his involvement over many years with KBA, but also as a Trustee of several other Charitable Institutions. He has an interest and overwhelming desire and commitment to be assured that education today achieves the best opportunities for our students as they progress through their formative years. 

Jonathon has a long-standing association with KBA having coached gymnastics within school-time and as part of after school classes for many years. Having previously run a local gymnastics club, he has worked with young people from all over the Kettering area.

Professionally he now works in the cybersecurity sector where he runs his own company called Cybersmith. Specialising in the technical side of cybersecurity he is an experienced software developer and IT professional. Prior to that he spent over a decade as a senior manager and IT Director of a company in the automotive industry.

He hopes to use his experience of sport and technology in his role as a governor to help create the best environment for KBA's students to learn and grow.

Andy is Chief Executive of Connect Communications, a London based public relations agency that specialises in helping organisations to communicate effectively with their stakeholders. He is also a Board Member of the Public Relations Consultants Association. Andy is a former Member of Parliament, representing Corby, and prior to this he was was Chief Executive of the LGIU, an award winning thinktank and membership body for UK local government. Andy’s other past roles include: Vice President of the Local Government Association, trustee of the Centre for Public Scrutiny and Chair of Local Energy Ltd, a social enterprise business. Andy has also served as a councillor and local authority Cabinet Member. Andy lives locally with his wife Jo, a primary school teacher and their children Sam and Poppy. Sam currently attends KBA. Andy tweets at @andy_sawford

Anthony has worked in secondary schools for over thirty years.

His interests revolve around  science and education, including outdoor education, and he is a keen sportsman. Anthony is from the East Midlands.

Having graduated and qualified as a teacher, Diane worked within the local authority in teaching and Training Trainers, before establishing her own Management Development company.  This work involved working with a diverse range of businesses, both nationally and internationally, until  2020 when, after 32 years of working in her own company, she retired to spend time in her garden and volunteering.

Diane is enthusiastic and committed to the development of all young people and to supporting them to reach their full potential.

Charlie is a founder and director of Summerfield and Scott, a family run business that restores and recycles good quality second hand furniture. He is also a director of Boughton Estates which focuses on rural land management in the local area. Prior to moving to Northamptonshire with his young family in early 2020, he lived in London for 10 years and worked as a Director at Christie’s Auction House in St. James’s. He has long standing and close family ties to the Kettering area and is keen to build on these to development and benefit of students at Kettering Buccleuch Academy.

36 years’ experience as Maths teacher, HoD, AP and VP, Secretary of KCLP, musician, father, grandfather and Addicks fan.

Adam has worked at Kettering Buccleuch Academy since 2013.  With 2 young children of Primary age, education is a big passion.  Other interests are sport and music.