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Meet the #EMATters Team

Joshua Coleman

Chief Executive & Accounting Officer

I'm humbled and proud to lead such an amazing organisation full of exceptional people doing exceptional things, I like to call them #EMATters. I have a lifelong commitment to social justice and have worked across the education sector at senior levels for over 25 years, starting my career as a teacher in 1996.
Paul Wheeler

Deputy Chief Executive

I joined the Trust in January 2018 and am proud of the way we have developed with a focus on delivering an inclusive education to all no matter what background or ability. We are dedicated to all within our trust from the students we serve to the staff working with us to ensure we all can be the best that we can be and have a commitment to lifelong learning.
Zoe McIntyre

Executive Director for Primary Education and EMAT Lead for Teaching, Learning and Training

Working in education for over 25 years, initially as a teacher and then as a leader, has shown me the positive impact we can have on children’s lives. I therefore feel privileged to be part of East Midlands Academy Trust.
Martin Serrão

Executive Headteacher, Northampton International Academy

I am honoured to be serving a richly diverse and aspirational community. My core belief that the students in our care should not have ceilings placed on their ability and that demography may not become destiny provides the foundation in which I root my educational ethos.
Anna Hewes

Headteacher, Prince William School

As a previous student of Prince William, I understand and value the impact that a community school has on its students. In my career to date, I have had the privilege to hold a variety of roles, starting as a language teacher, then a curriculum leader and next as a leader of early career teaching, before moving into whole school strategic leadership.
Daniel Lugg

Executive Headteacher, Castle Academy and Hardingstone Academy

Daniel is Executive Headteacher for Castle Academy and Hardingstone Academy, both in Northampton.
Luci Clapton

Executive Headteacher

As well as supporting Stimpson Avenue Academy, Luci is also working with Boddington C of E Primary Academy and Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy.
John Lawson

Head of Education, Improvement and Innovation

I am passionate about education and committed to helping our pupils be the best they can be.
Jenny Nimmo

Head of Inclusion

I am dedicated in supporting young people to realise their all round potential and be the best they can be by providing a strong pathway to adulthood throughout a young person’s educational journey. EMAT’s work to support pupils to be independent, develop social connections, maintaining good wellbeing and health, and to achieve academic potential from starting points is something I am very proud to be part of.
Gregory Dabor

Data Analyst

I'm a Senior Data Analyst with over eight years of experience in banking, business analysis, and data analytics.
Joni Ager

Head of Communications

As an experienced journalist and award-winning PR professional, I bring a wealth of experience in media relations, stakeholder management, social media and crisis communications.
Annalee Bougourd

PR & Communications Manager

I've worked in communications across a wide range of public and private sector organisations for more than 25 years, and over that time I've developed a diverse range of skills and knowledge.
Alexandra Rigler

Head of Governance and Compliance

I have worked in the education sector for over 10 years, first becoming involved in governance when my children’s infant school needed a clerk to the governing body. I get an immense amount of satisfaction working with such dedicated staff and volunteers at EMAT.
Michelle Adams

Executive Assistant

I bring 35 years' of corporate experience to my role as Executive Assistant, having worked in the private and public sector for both multi-national companies and smaller businesses.
Nattria Dhana

Head of Finance

With over 10 years of experience in academy trusts, I serve as Head of Finance, where I lead with a strong commitment to strategic financial planning and accurate reporting. I take pride in fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment and promoting an inclusive, partnership-driven approach to financial management.
Ali Dowler

Assistant Management Accountant

I am part of the Trust central team having worked at Hardingstone Academy as a School Business Manager for 30 years. I work closely with all the primary schools and the Head of Finance to monitor budgets and produce monthly management accounts to support the schools in managing their resources.
Vicky Donnelly

Head of People and Culture

With over 25 years of HR experience across the private and public sector, I have a proven track record in delivering HR strategies and change programmes to improve processes and workplaces.
Ellie Bailey

Payroll and Pensions Manager

As a payroll professional, I pride myself on delivering a payroll that gets employees paid accurately and on time and ensuring legislation is kept up to date.
Cara Rees

HR Business Partner

I have over 26 years’ experience of working within HR in a variety of sectors including NHS, manufacturing, civil engineering, IT and digital marketing.
Hannah Fajemiyo

HR Business Partner

I have over 12 years HR experience in recruitment, executive hiring, process management, training and development and change management across various industries.
Daryl Unitt

Head of Shared Services

I have worked as a senior leader in the education sector for over 18 years. I started my career as an IT professional in the corporate sector over 24 years ago.
Stuart Lathan

Estates Manager
David Walker

IT Business Partner

I have over 10 years of experience in educational IT, hold several Microsoft, BCS and Apple certifications and am a member of the British Computing Society.
Nel Planas

Procurement Manager

I have over 30 years’ experience working in procurement functions in the public sector. I also have a track record of delivering savings through tendering and quotation exercises.