Charles Heaton

Charles joined the board in September 2019 and has a wealth of financial management experience. His career spans many years with roles both long and short term, with a focus on changes needed to bring about financial recovery/financial optimisation. He has previous experience in non-executive roles, including committee Chair experience and volunteering as a school governor. He has a commitment to education and offered his time as a Young Enterprise Advisor over a number of years. He has worked as a Finance Director and Business Advisor for companies ranging in turnover between £10m and £1bn. He describes himself as having a pragmatic approach combined with a strategic view. He understands the role of a governor and the careful balance to be struck between support and challenge.