Stephen Phipson CBE
Chairman
Stephen supports the UTC programme as an active participant in political and fundraising activities. With trustees, he also oversees and bolsters the work of Baker Dearing.
Kate Ambrosi
Chief Executive Officer
Kate leads Baker Dearing and is responsible for its work in education delivery, lobbying, communications, and employer engagement, as well as overseeing operational matters.
Steve Leahey
Director of Curriculum Innovation
A former UTC principal, Steve advises UTCs on educational matters, specifically leading on T Level support, employer engagement and the Baker Award.
Alex Hayes
Senior Adviser
As a current schools' inspector, former UTC Principal and MAT Director, Alex supports UTCs to raise educational standards and prepare for Ofsted inspection.
Nicolas Heslop
Public Affairs Adviser
Nicolas is well-known around the corridors of Westminster and supports Baker Dearing with policy and lobbying.
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.
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 Manager
Having previously worked with LDE UTC as part of the employer engagement team, Ayeesha brings that experience to Baker Dearing to manage projects for UTCs across the network.
Olivia Saunders
Project Manager - MBacc
Olivia is an experienced school leader with a background in inclusion, post-16 pathways and employer engagement. She leads the rollout of Baker Dearing's work with the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, working with schools and partners to strengthen technical education.
Aysen Giritli
Baker Award Coordinator
With a background in education, governance, and coaching, Aysen will be supporting UTCs in delivering the Baker Award for Technical Education.
Odette Merten
CEO's Executive Assistant
Odette facilitates data collections including student recruitment and destinations data, manages Kate’s diary, and provides administrative support to the team.
Jae Easter
Administration and Operations Assistant
With over 20 years’ experience in education administration spanning primary through to university level, Jae will be assisting with the events programme and providing general administrative support to the team.