The College Board and Governance
This area is to provide you with information about the operation, policies and procedures, and membership of the Governing Body. It also enables you to access minutes of meetings.
If you have any comments about the College Board and our Governance, or would like more information, please contact the Director of Governance.
Email: clerk@thecollege.co.uk
The Bournemouth & Poole College’s activities are overseen by The Board of the Corporation. It is responsible for agreeing, supporting and scrutinising delivery of The College’s strategy.
The College Board has 18 members and includes members from the commercial, public, voluntary and education sectors. The Board operates a Committee Structure model and operates strictly in accordance with the Government’s laid down ‘Instrument and Articles of Government’.
The Board of the Corporation comprises 18 members:
David Ford, Chair of the Board
David joined the Board in April 2015. David is a Fellow of the Institute of Digital Marketing. His particular skills include marketing, digital technology and finance. David is Chair of the Board, a member of the Finance & Resources Committee, the Search & Governance Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the HR Committee and the Markets & Development Committee. David is a member of the AoC National Chairs' Council, representing the South West.
Sue Wellman, Vice-Chair of the Board
Sue joined the Board in March 2018. Sue has over 20 years’ experience as an HR generalist, and has spent the last 15 years as a management consultant specialising in executive coaching and mentoring, and organisation, team and management development. Sue is Vice-Chair of the Board, Chair of Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee and the HR Committee and a member of the Search & Governance Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
Dan Tout
Dan joined the Board in July 2019. Dan is Chartered Accountant and a Partner at PKF Francis Clark Ltd. Dan is Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.
John Dale
John joined the Board in October 2019. John spent his early years in broadcasting and education. He now runs a business that works internationally supporting behaviour change in large organisations, particularly around cyber security and environmental sustainability. John is a member of the Finance & Resources Committee and the Markets & Development Committee.
Ian Jones
Ian joined the Board in November 2019. Ian is Head of External Engagement at Bournemouth University. Ian is Chair of the Search & Governance Committee and the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Caron Khan
Caron joined the Board in August 2020. Caron’s expertise spans several areas, from creative marketing and project management to business development, as well as forming strategic partnerships for private, public and third sectors. Caron is Chair of the Markets and Development Committee.
Saba Rubaei
Saba joined the Board in November 2021. Saba works for Citibank as Senior Vice President - Head of International Cyber Regulation Management. Saba has an MSc in Cyber Security and Human Factors. Saba is a member of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Mike Kennedy
Mike joined the Board in March 2022. Mike is Head of Finance at Bonnier Books UK. Mike is Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee.
Sharon Jones
Sharon joined the Board in September 2023. Sharon works for the Ministry of Defence in RN Maritime Enterprise Engagement. Previously she has held positions in Economic Development, Engineering and Education. Sharon is a member of the Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee and the lead Board Member for Skills.
Professor Elizabeth Mytton
Liz joined the Board in September 2024. Liz is a Professor of Law at Solent University. Liz is a member of the Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee and is the lead Board Member for Safeguarding.
Rachel Trickey
Rachel joined the Board in September 2024. Rachel is the Local Delivery Lead – Homewards for The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales. Rachel is a member of the Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee and is the lead Board Member for SEND.
Dr Neelam Parmer
Neelam joined the Board in December 2024. Neelam is Director of Professional Learning & Online Education at AISL Harrow Schools. Neelam is a member of the Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee and the Markets & Development Committee.
Kim Welsh
Kim joined the Board in December 2024. Kim is Operations Director (South West) at The Aurora-Group. Kim is a member of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Phil Sayles
College Principal and Chief Executive
Fran Bove
Staff Board Member
Denzil Sheppard
Staff Board Member
Tara Faloon
FE Student Board Member
Alistair Blackmore-Wells
FE Student Board Member
We endorse the principles identified by the Committee on Standards in Public Life (Nolan Committee) for those holding public office and adherence to these standards forms part of the Code of Conduct for Board Members.
In particular, the standards on accountability and openness reflect the Board’s approach to access and publication of meeting papers. This is explained further in Public Access to Board Papers and Confidentiality
Board Meetings
Audit Committee
Search Committee