UTCGovernors
UTC Governors 2021/2022
There are Nine governors on the UTC Board, all registered with Companies House.
The Chair (Andrew Christie, 1 Sutherland street SW1V 4LD) is nominated by the Sir Simon Milton Foundation.
There is one Parent Governor, one Staff Governor and the UTC Headteacher is an Ex-officio Governor.
University of Westminster nominated UTC Trustees
Richard Lane (Vice-Chair) - Nominated by the University of Westminster; appointed January 2015
Peter Jordan (Chair of C&S) - Nominated by the University of Westminster; appointed September 2021
Sir Simon Milton Foundation nominated UTC Trustees
Andrew Christie (Chair), Tri-Borough Executive Director for Children’s Services to May 2016; now Commissioner
Duncan Whitfield, Strategic Director of Finance and Governance, Southwark Council
UTC Employer Alliance nominated UTC Trustees
Jeremy Lucas, Qualified Solicitor (retired)
Anna Kennedy, Sustainability Manager for Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd
UTC List of Governors
Also referred to as the Board of Governors.
Ensures clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
Holds the Principal to account for the performance of staff and students.
Oversees financial performance to promote, propriety and value for money.
Appoints the Principal.
Appoints Committees of the Board.
Richard Lane
Employment: Partner, Farrer & Co, LLP. Declared Interests: None.
Andrew Christie
Emloyment: Independent Chair, Lambeth Safeguarding Children Board. Declared Interests: Andrew Christie Consulting, Birmingham Children’s Trust.
Duncan Whitfield
Employment: Strategic Director, Finance and Governance, Southwark Council. Declared Interests: Trustee, Sir Simon Milton Foundation.
Jeremy Lucas
Employment: Retired. Declared Interests: Governor, St Ronan’s, Kent. City of London and Westminster Conservative Association.
Kirsten Smith
Head of Apprenticeships at Network Rail Declared Interests: None.
Peter Jordan
Employment: Marylebone CE Girls School Declared Interests: None.
Julia Mahoney Staff Governor
Employment: Teacher, Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC. Declared Interests: None.
Nathan Mealor Head of School
Employment: Head of School, Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC. Declared Interests: None.