Kate Townsend
Kate originally joined the Alpha Academies Trust over 10 years ago as a Trustee and completed her term of office as Chair at the end of August 2024, before joining the Board of Holden Lane Academy on 1 September 2024. She is also a Governor and Chair of the Excel Academy local governing body.
She has extensive experience in school improvement, leadership and management and was formerly the Strategic Manager for school improvement 0-19 with a Local Authority.
Kate has been heavily involved in the practical process of Academy conversions and the setting up of Multi Academy Trusts and Federations.
She has a BA in French Studies, an MA in Politics and holds the National Professional Qualification for Head Teachers (NPQH). Previously a Non-executive Director of NHS Stoke, Kate has a broad experience in governance.