Home: Berkshire, England. Birthplace: Farnborough, England. Profession: Educational leadership. Organization: Bradfield College. Title: Headmaster. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Alma mater: Cambridge and Oxford Universities (Modern Languages and Literature background). Languages spoken: English, French, Italian.
Current project: Developing Bradfield's five-year strategic vision, including plans for a new wellness centre and curriculum innovation. Recent recognition: Leading Bradfield College to record-breaking exam results while maintaining focus on holistic education. Recent professional development: Implementing innovative Year 9 curriculum focusing on interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking. Latest accomplishment: Successfully integrating technology and traditional education approaches while maintaining Bradfield's core values. Latest contribution to others: Expanding partnership programs with local schools and international organizations like the Oscar Foundation. Serving as a Trustee of the Bradfield Youth Club in Peckham and completing the Mumbai marathon to raise money for OSCAR. What's been your big (or biggest leap)? Taking on the role of headmaster at Bradfield College to make a difference at scale in young people's lives. Hobbies: Educational innovation, community building, sport, performing arts.
Personality profile: Progressive, thoughtful, student-focused. Moral compass: "Neither knowledge nor virtue is optional". How do you define a perfect friendship? One built on mutual respect, learning and growth. How do you define an ideal business relationship? A true partnership where both parties benefit and learn from each other. What’s your greatest joy? Seeing young people develop the capacity to make a positive difference to their world. What’s your greatest fear? Narrowing education to what can readily be measured. What’s your natural talent? Bringing together tradition and innovation in education. What’s the best advice you have received in your career? Never say yes in a corridor.
What message would you like to send out into the world?
Our future is in great hands; we must invest in them and trust them.
Personal mission: Helping young people grow in every sense. Personal motto: Walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Favorite quote: “Education sows not seeds in you, but makes your seeds grow” (Kahlil Gibran). Desired epitaph: His legacy is his pupils.
