Qualifications & Expertise: Diploma in Pre-School Practice, 27 years at Ryde School. About Penny: Penny is a cornerstone of the Ryde School family, having dedicated 26 of her 27 years at the school to nurturing our nursery children. Before relocating to the Island (where her daughter also attended Ryde School) Penny built a rich international […]
Qualifications & Expertise: Montessori Trained, over 30 years of global Early Years experience. About Sian: Sian brings a wealth of international expertise to Westhill, having spent three decades directing early childhood education in London and Sydney, Australia. After settling on the Isle of Wight a decade ago, she taught at the Bembridge Montessori Pre-School, helped […]
Catherine (Cat) Dixon is an experienced CEO, solicitor, mediator, and a world record holder. Cat is currently the CEO of UKSA and has served as the CEO of the Law Society of England and Wales, NHS Resolution, a University College (Askham Bryan) and Ciarb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators), and has held General Counsel and Legal […]
Stephen Ross is a highly experienced entrepreneur and business leader with deep roots on the Isle of Wight. Educated at Ryde School, he spent over three decades building and leading Medina Foodservice, growing the family business into one of the UK’s most profitable independent food wholesalers, before its successful sale to Sysco in 2021. During […]
Originally from a village in North Wales, Simon has travelled via Kingswood School in Bath and Durham University, where he studied Biology, then to Jesus College, Cambridge University, before entering the teaching profession at King’s College School, Wimbledon. As Biologist, Head of Rugby and Assistant Housemaster, Simon spent nine years in London before travelling to […]
Bimal studied Economics at the University of Nottingham and spent two years teaching at Sherborne School before joining KPMG. He has since qualified as an accountant and holds an ACA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Since qualifying, he has worked for various companies in the consumer space and is currently […]
Hamish Nicklin was educated at Downside School between 1988 and 1993 and then studied Economics and Spanish at Swansea University, graduating with a 2:1 Joint Honours degree in 1998. He spent 25 years in advertising and media, working his way through digital transformation at companies including Google, The Guardian and Dentsu Media UK. His career […]
Sam Branston brings a wealth of leadership and strategic experience to the governing body of Ryde School. A former commissioned infantry officer in His Majesty’s Armed Forces, Sam served as a Captain and completed two operational tours, developing expertise in mission planning, resource management, and leadership under pressure. After leaving the Army in 2012, he […]
Alex was educated at Pangbourne College and St Edmund Hall, Oxford where he studied Modern History. On leaving university he spent 11 years working in the shipping industry, both in the UK and overseas, with placements in New York, Taiwan and Hong Kong. His final position was General Manager for the business in China based […]
