Lord Baker
Chairman
Lord Baker is actively involved in promoting UTCs through Baker Dearing, the charity he founded in 2009.
Simon Connell
Chief Executive
Simon runs Baker Dearing and leads on all policy initiatives for UTCs, particularly engagement with the DfE, ESFA and other key stakeholders.
Kate Ambrosi
Deputy CEO and Director of Education
Kate has a strategic overview of education standards in UTCs. She also leads on Baker Dearing’s work to build staff and student networks, and employer engagement.
Magdalin Clancy
Senior Advisor
A highly experienced school leader, Magdalin leads on our support for all UTC finance-related issues.
Steve Leahey
Senior Advisor
A former UTC Principal, Steve advises UTCs on educational matters, specifically leading on T Level support.
Alex Hayes
Senior Advisor
As a former UTC Principal, MAT Director and school inspector, Alex supports UTCs to raise educational standards and prepare for Ofsted inspections.
Nicolas Heslop
Senior Advisor
Nicolas is well-known around the corridors of Westminster and supports Baker Dearing with policy and lobbying.
Ian May
Finance Director
Ian manages the day-to-day finances for Baker Dearing, including UTC Licence arrangements.
Rosalind Kipps
Events and Operations Manager
With over 10 years at Baker Dearing, Ros manages Baker Dearing’s successful events programme, and handles all of Baker Dearing’s brand, publications and design work.
Amy Sutcliffe
Project Manager
Amy is an experienced events lead and coordinates student-facing projects across the UTC network, supporting the UTC specialist network activities for Baker Dearing.
Fraser Whieldon
Communications and Public Relations Manager
With a background in journalism and PR consultancy, Fraser is responsible for Baker Dearing’s marketing and communications functions, including relations with the media and the trust’s social media presence.
Ayeesha Bhamji
UTC Projects Coordinator
Having previously worked with LDE UTC as part of the employer engagement team, Ayeesha brings that experience to Baker Dearing to coordinate projects for UTCs across the network.
Joe Benson
UTC Projects Coordinator
Joe is an experienced project manager, specialising in the delivery of training in the healthcare sector.
Louise Wilson
CEO’s Assistant
Louise helps Baker Dearing to run smoothly and, amongst her many tasks, manages Simon’s diary.
Kathy Fogarty
Chairman’s Assistant
For over 30 years, Kathy has helped Lord Baker to manage his parliamentary, professional, charitable and literary commitments.
Odette Merten
Administrative Assistant
Odette provides administrative support to the team.
Mandy Chalk
Administrative Assistant
With over twenty years working in the education sector, Mandy is bringing her experience to support the Baker Dearing events programme and the Baker Award.