An independent board of leading educational experts from Oldham manages the OA.
Our board
James Kempton, independent chair
Partnership board members
Antony Hughes: CEO, Harmony Academy Trust
Clare Hutchinson: OAs lead, The Careers and Enterprise Company
Craig Dean: CEO, Web Applications UK and a trustee of Oasis Community Learning
Dr Cathy Hamer: Lead, North West SEND regional network and an early years consultant
Dr Joanne Pearson: Research lead, Oldham Research School and head, Teamworks Teaching School Alliance
Helen Lockwood: Executive director for economy, skills and neighbourhoods, Oldham Council
Jayne Clarke: Principal, Oldham Sixth Form College, and executive principal, The Pinnacle Learning Trust
Nicola McLeod: Lead on 14 to 19 year olds education and skills for Greater Manchester (GM) Combined Authority
Raz Mohammed: Assistant Chief Executive at Mahdlo Youth Zone
Councillor Shaid Mushtaq: Cabinet member – Education and Skills, Oldham Council. Councillor for Alexandra Ward
