Governance Structure and personnel

Adrian Cojocaru’s career spans over 25 years of various HR roles and reflects a diverse experience base acquired across various industries, geographies and organisational set-ups. Adrian was the Managing Director in charge of the Human Resources function at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in London and previously he held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at OC Oerlikon, a major Swiss global industrial group.

A retired Senior Air Traffic Engineering Manager with twenty years’ experience in management of teams, front line support and Systems Design of the air traffic control system. Chris’ experience also includes 20 years in the Royal Navy and working in the Laptop manufacturing sector. He has been involved in Schools and education for 26 years in the Gosport peninsular and was the chair of Governors of a local Secondary School. Chris has a firm belief that in working together we can improve the chances for all the learners on the Gosport and Fareham peninsular.

Originally trained as a product and industrial designer, before becoming a successful entrepreneur and the CEO of an award-winning design group. He is now recognised globally as a thought leader on strategic innovation and creating innovative organisations.

Worked in School Leadership for 20 years, 16 of these as a senior leader in Gosport, including building partnerships with other schools and agencies concerned with supporting young people and their families. Having retired from this role in 2014, now offering Consultancy services focussed on supporting, developing and building leadership capacity as well as experience in Safeguarding practices.

Chair of Governors at a local Junior School and has a working background in medical research. She has 30 years of local volunteering experience in Gosport with 20 years experience in school governance (primary and secondary).

Gosport and Fareham Services Manager for Motiv8 South Ltd – Local Voluntary Organisation supporting young people and their families. 17 years’ youth work experience in a variety of settings including education, POST 16 and voluntary sector. Chair of the Gosport Local Children’s Partnership.

Max’s background is a mix of practice and commerciality, having trained in audit and assurance before moving in to several highly commercial roles. He is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) who hails from the Isle of Man, where he started his career with PwC in the financial services sector.

A retired Principal and Chief Executive of an outstanding College of Further Education (FE), Nigel now works as a FE Adviser for the Secretary of State, Department for Education in the FE Commissioner’s Office. Nigel is a member of a university Board and serves on the its resources committee.

Has worked in the aerospace industry twenty five years, initially in engineering roles and latterly heading up business acquisition teams. A member of Gomer Governing Body and then Chair, has contributed to ensuring that learners have every opportunity to achieve their potential in the broadest sense. As well being chair, Paul sits on the Finance Management and Resources Committee.

Registered Nurse, MSc Professional and Policy Studies. Ruth most recently worked as the Director of Nursing for NHS England,Wessex and latterly Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thames Valley. In this capacity she led the quality team, and worked with commissioners and providers of health care to ensure and support improvement and strategic planning for quality care. Her responsibilities included ensuring that patient experience and NHS safeguarding duties were met across Wessex and Hampshire and Thames Valley.