The interim CEO takes up the permanent role, replacing Sir Martyn Oliver, who left for the top Ofsted job.
The interim CEO takes up the permanent role, replacing Sir Martyn Oliver, who left for the top Ofsted job.
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Lee Wilson will become the new permanent chief executive of Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), succeeding Sir Martyn Oliver, who left for Ofsted.
Wilson is considered “an outstanding candidate in a very strong field” and has held the job on an interim basis since November.
Previously he was Deputy Director of a 35 school trust. He has worked at the trust for 10 years, including overseeing the trust's 13 primary schools, all of which have been inspected and rated 'good' or 'outstanding'.
“I am very excited and proud to assume leadership of our school family,” Wilson said.
“Outwood Grange Academies Trust is a place where everyone strives to do their best every day to put students first. I will lead by example to develop this culture.
“We are about to embark on an exciting new chapter for the trust that puts children, as well as their families and communities, at the heart of what we do. I am confident that by working together in trust and strong partnerships within and beyond the education sector, we will achieve many achievements worth celebrating in the future.”
Since 2013, he has been a leader in the national education community.
David Earnshaw, OGAT chairman, said Wilson “has done an outstanding job leading our trust on an interim basis and has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and a deep commitment to our children, mission and values, as well as providing clarity about our children and their needs.” “It showed understanding,” he added. Families in our community.
“His commitment, experience and vision have been evident throughout his 11 years at the Trust, and we are confident that he will continue to lead our organization with the same level of excellence and passion as our permanent Chief Executive Officer. “We are all excited about the possibilities of the future.”