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Sir Richard Atkins OBE
Date of appointment to Independant Member: August 2016
Appointed Pro-Chancellor in August 2017
Member of Governance and Nominations Committee
Chair of Academic, Governance, Education and Student Experience Sub-Committee
Sir Richard Atkins had a long career in schools, Further Education and Skills as a teacher, manager and College Principal. He was Principal of Exeter College for 14 years before being appointed the Further Education Commissioner for England. He retired from FE in 2021. He has significant experience of governance, leadership and improving student outcomes across all sectors of education. Richard lives in Exeter.
Register of Members' Interests 2024/25
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