Kevin Munday

Chief Executive at City Year UK

Kevin Munday has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Kevin most recently served as the Chief Executive of City Year UK starting in September 2018. Prior to this, they held the same position at ThinkForward UK for seven years, where they successfully grew the organization into an independent charity with a significant annual turnover. During their time at ThinkForward UK, Kevin secured and managed contracts and grants worth £8 million and engaged numerous partners in providing educational and employment opportunities.

Before their role at ThinkForward UK, Kevin worked as an Investment Director at Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation. Kevin also served as the Head of 14-19 Development at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, where they led the development and delivery of collaborative learning programs for young people. Kevin successfully reduced the number of young people not in education, employment, or training by over 80% and engaged local employers to provide work experience and apprenticeships.

Kevin's earlier career includes roles such as Deputy Chief Executive at the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services, Head of Programmes at the same organization, and Development Officer (Millennium Volunteers) at Community Matters - the national federation of community organizations. Kevin started their career as a Youth Development Officer at St John Ambulance.

Overall, Kevin Munday has a strong track record of leadership, strategic thinking, and successful program development across various sectors.

Kevin Munday's education history includes a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from the University of Cambridge, which they pursued from 2014 to 2023. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Hult Ashridge from 2011 to 2013. In 2011, they also participated in the Tomorrow's Heads Programme at the National College of School Leadership. Kevin obtained a PGCE (Post Compolsory Education and Training) from London South Bank University from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, they completed a DipHE (Diploma in Higher Education) with a focus on Youth and Community Work from Brunel University London, covering the period from 2001 to 2004. Kevin also pursued the Local Government Future Leadership Programme at Hult Ashridge in 2009, although the end year is not specified.

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  • Chief Executive

    September, 2018 - present