Anne began her working life in retail management before becoming an officer in the Royal Air Force serving in the UK and Hong Kong.

She then joined the civil service where her roles included responsibility for transport policy in the West Midlands, running a college for senior fire service personnel, and a range of senior civil servant posts in the Department for Education. Anne retired from the civil service in June 2020 shortly after joining the MET Board. She was elected as Chair from 1 September 2020.

Prior to working for Peridot, he worked as a senior leader in both colleges and universities being responsible for student services, marketing, alternative (14-16) provision, and safeguarding. 

Drew has been a school governor and charity trustee for over ten years; namely as Vice-Chair of Nottinghamshire Clubs for Young People Ltd, a Governor of John Ferneley College, Governor of Brooksby Melton College and joined the Mowbray Education Trust Board as Vice Chair in 2018.

Alison was appointed as a trustee in February 2023, and values this opportunity to continue to support local education.

Alison has been a school governor since 2007, which includes 12 years as Chair of Governors and service as a National Leader of Governance. She is happily retired, and previously enjoyed working as a School Improvement Partner for Coventry City Council, a senior school leader, and a science teacher.

Tendai is a graduate in Aerospace Engineering with up to 20 years working experience in aviation and aerospace.

Having worked for iconic organisations such as easyJet, Boeing and Rolls-Royce, he specialises in risk management, auditing, investigation, and crisis management.

A career highlight for Tendai was being named easyJet employee of the year in 2017, which he was recognised for by having his name put on the side of one the easyJet aircraft (aircraft registration: OE-IJA).

Tendai became a Trustee to support his community and help make education the best experience for children, teachers, and staff.