Heather Lees

Heather Lees has a wealth of experience in finance and corporate services. Their most recent role was as the Director of Finance and IT at Camphill Village Trust. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Finance at Coventry City of Culture Trust. From 2020 to 2022, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Brooke Weston Trust, where they were responsible for leading the finance team and implementing new finance structures. Before that, they served as the Interim Director of Finance and Corporate Services at the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Their earlier roles include Director of Finance and Planning at The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Commission Operating Officer at the Local Government Ombudsman, and Support Services Director at Bedfordshire Police Force. Heather also served as the Executive Director of Resources at The Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Director of Finance at BECTA. Heather Lees began their career as the Director of Finance and Administration & Company Secretary at EEF West Midlands.

Heather Lees has a BA Hons degree in Historical Studies with a 2.1 grade from the University of Warwick. Heather also obtained a CIMA certification from Sandwell. The specific field of study for both degrees is not provided.