Trustees & Members

Ray Leclercq is an experienced senior executive with a successful track record in financial, operational, and transformational roles. With over 20 years of experience in
executive leadership positions in large and medium-sized public and private companies, Ray has a strong commercial background and extensive international experience. As a
CFO, he has been responsible for various disciplines, including legal, IT, procurement, and commercial functions.

Ray’s motivation for joining Orchard Hill College and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust stems partly from family experience. Ray believes in the importance of providing
opportunities for all individuals to fulfil their potential, especially those who may be marginalised by society.

Ray shares the values of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust. He is passionate about championing diversity and inclusion, investing in education, and supporting young people as the future workforce.

He has a proven track record of building world-class teams, implementing best practice processes, and scaling or transforming businesses.

Date of Appointment: 01/09/2023
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027

Date of Appointment as OHCAT Member: 28/03/2025

Barbara brings over 45 years’ experience in learning disability, mental health, and special educational needs. At Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, she serves as a Trustee with responsibility for the Safeguarding Portfolio and acts as the designated Whistleblowing Trustee. She is also Chair of Governors at Unified Academy.

Her career includes senior roles such as National Head of Children and Young People’s Programmes at the Mental Health Foundation, Co-Director at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, and Programme Lead at the King’s Fund. She has led work in early intervention, service design, staff development, and evaluation in the UK and internationally, improving life chances for children and adults with complex needs.

Barbara has advised the Department of Health and Department for Education, contributing to national policy including the Valuing People initiative. She has led consultancy projects in Malta, Germany, Australia, Moscow, the Czech Republic, and Japan, and authored widely-used publications on person-centred planning, service modernisation, and inclusion.

A passionate advocate for social justice and equality, Barbara champions safeguarding, transparency, and collaborative learning. She is a founding member of the Learning Disabilities Coalition and a Trustee for several charities supporting learning disability and mental health services, with a particular focus on early intervention, emotional wellbeing, and helping children build resilience and positive relationships.

Date of Appointment: 12/05/2017
Term of Office: 12/05/2025 – 11/05/2029

Stephen Lawes is an experienced Chartered Accountant who has directed financial management and control in a range of public services, including transport, local government, and education. He lives in Wimbledon is keen to bring his professional expertise to support the very best educational provision for the communities served by the Trust.

Date of Appointment: 06/08/2013
Term of Office: 16/03/2025 – 15/03/2027

Mauli Tikkiwal is a highly experienced IT executive with a successful track record in technology and digital transformation. With a bachelor’s degree in environmental
engineering and an MBA from London Business School, Mauli has over 18 years of experience in technology and digital transformation within various regulated industries, spanning
over 50 countries. Currently serving as the IT Director and segment CIO for Johnson Controls, Mauli is responsible for end-to-end ownership of all digital aspects, including
infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, digital transformation, and data. Leading teams of 180+ colleagues,
Mauli manages an IT projects portfolio of $85M+ and supports 28,000+ employees and field engineers.

Mauli’s expertise lies in leadership, decision-making, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, transformation, change management, cost optimisation, and resource
prioritisation. Mauli’s motivation to join Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust stems from her passion for making a meaningful impact on people and communities through
professional and personal contributions. She has worked with South Asian Arts in a voluntary capacity, providing education to underprivileged children and women, and has a strong
connection to the ethos of providing the best education for special needs students. Mauli’s previous roles have involved launching IT graduate and internship programmes, mentoring women in tech, and driving inclusion and diversity initiatives.

Date of Appointment: 01/09/2023
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027

Moses Ayoola is a highly experienced and award-winning Director of Estates, Facilities, and Capital Projects. Moses’ core values align with Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust’s values and behaviours, and he is passionate about improving the quality of life for people.

With a demonstrated history of leadership and success in the NHS, Moses has been accountable for managing performance, compliance, and contract delivery of multiple service partners. He also volunteers as an independent Member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee at the Petchey Academy, where he provides strategic oversight and review of capital plans and property management.

Moses’s experience includes mentoring, volunteering, and serving as an Assessor for The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management. With over 18 years of experience in
strategic and operational delivery, Moses has successfully completed numerous capital projects in the private and public sectors. In his current role as Director of Estates and
Facilities at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Moses is responsible for capital planning, compliance, and business
development across hospital and community sites. His achievements include achieving significant savings, leading major infrastructure projects, and implementing sustainable
initiatives.

Date of Appointment: 01/09/2023
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027

Paul Holland is an experienced leader in technology, data, and IT risk management, with a strong background in audit and assurance. With over 20 years of experience, including
4 years at Vodafone and more than 15 years at KPMG, he has achieved significant success in his career.

At Vodafone, Paul serves as the Global Head of Technology Audit, responsible for developing and delivering the technology audit plan. He leads a team of 15 professionals
who conduct audits using data analytics and cyber security expertise. Under his leadership, Vodafone’s internal audit function has been recognised as a top quartile audit
function.

At KPMG, Paul worked with large international organisations, specialising in IT audit, data analytics, and technology consulting. He led some of the firm’s largest IT audit
engagements and focused on using data analytics and data science to enhance risk and control processes. He also played a key role in establishing and growing the firm’s ERP
analytics capability, leading a team of 35 specialists.

Paul was born and brought up in the Netherlands and this gives him a different perspective on expectations of the education system with a strong belief that equality of opportunity is everyone’s right. He also has family experience of young people needing extra support and is looking for ways in which he can give back to society.

Date of Appointment: 01/09/2023
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027

Andrea Aimar is an accomplished HR professional currently serving as Head of HR at a leading organisation based in London. With a strong strategic and operational background, Andrea oversees key functions such as talent acquisition and retention, training and development, performance management, employee relations, wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, and succession planning.

Andrea brings a wealth of experience in driving people strategies and fostering inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. His leadership in Human Resources and employee relations aligns closely with the values and mission of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, particularly in supporting staff development, engagement, and wellbeing.

Andrea is passionate about contributing to the education sector and supporting the Trust’s commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for students. As a Trustee, Andrea holds a strong belief in the power of education to transform lives and communities; and he is committed to using his professional expertise to ensure sound governance, strategic oversight, and meaningful impact across the Trust’s work.

Date of Appointment: 01/09/2024
Term of Office: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2028

Dr Gulzar Singh is an international banking and governance leader with over three decades of executive experience across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and the United States.

He has held senior leadership roles within major financial institutions, with responsibility for financial performance, operational scale, and the delivery of complex transformation programmes in regulated environments. His experience includes oversight of large budgets, cost structures, and resource allocation, alongside the management of risk, control, and regulatory frameworks.

Gulzar operates at both board and executive level, bringing particular expertise in financial governance, institutional risk oversight, and disciplined resource management. His work is centred on how institutions maintain financial resilience, operational integrity, and public trust over time.

He brings a strong focus on financial stewardship and accountability, supporting effective decision-making on investment, cost control, and long-term sustainability within complex organisations.

He is a Chartered Banker and a Fellow of leading UK professional bodies, including the London Institute of Banking & Finance and the Chartered Banker Institute. These fellowships recognise sustained contribution, professional integrity, and senior leadership within the UK financial system.

He is also recognised under the UK Global Talent framework, reflecting his contribution to the UK’s financial and digital ecosystem.

Dr Gulzar Singh is the author of The Future of Banking: A Global Blueprint for the Bank of Tomorrow, published by Taylor & Francis (Routledge).

Date of Appointment: 27/03/2026
Term of Office: 27/03/2026 – 26/03/2030

Dionne Jude is an experienced education leader, author, and school improvement partner with a strong focus on inclusion, behaviour, SEND, and safeguarding. She brings a combination of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, having worked as a headteacher, Trust lead, advisor, and consultant supporting schools to improve outcomes, strengthen behaviour systems, and build safe, supportive environments for all learners.

As a trustee, Dionne is committed to ensuring that every decision made at board level leads to meaningful impact for children and young people. She takes a particular interest in risk management, accountability, and ensuring that provision meets the needs of learners. Her approach is both supportive and challenging, holding leaders to high standards while enabling them to succeed.

Dionne is also an edtech founder, leading on innovative solutions to personalise education and improve access for all learners. She has a keen interest in the role of AI in education and how it can be used to close gaps, improve engagement, and create more responsive learning systems.

With a clear focus on equity, innovation, and long-term sustainability, Dionne brings a thoughtful and purposeful voice to governance. She is driven by a belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and that strong leadership and clear systems are key to making that a reality.

Date of Appointment: 27/03/2026
Term of Office: 27/03/2026 – 26/03/2030

Ray Leclercq is an experienced senior executive with a successful track record in financial, operational, and transformational roles. With over 20 years of experience in
executive leadership positions in large and medium-sized public and private companies, Ray has a strong commercial background and extensive international experience. As a
CFO, he has been responsible for various disciplines, including legal, IT, procurement, and commercial functions.

Ray’s motivation for joining Orchard Hill College and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust stems partly from family experience. Ray believes in the importance of providing
opportunities for all individuals to fulfil their potential, especially those who may be marginalised by society.

Ray shares the values of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust. He is passionate about championing diversity and inclusion, investing in education, and supporting young people as the future workforce.

He has a proven track record of building world-class teams, implementing best practice processes, and scaling or transforming businesses.

Date of Appointment: 01/09/2023
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2027

Date of Appointment as OHCAT Member: 28/03/2025

Date of Appointment: 01/01/2022