Trust Membership
Trustees and Members 2024/25
Sharon Carlyon, CFO and COO
James Roach, CEO
Elizabeth Leeman, Trustee and Chair, 04/07/2024 - 03/07/2028
Claire Edwards, Trustee, 18/05/21 - 17/05/25
Following 12 years at KPMG, lastly as a senior manager in Public Sector Audit and Consulting, Claire became a school business leader in 2007. She has worked in primary, special and secondary schools and as a senior consultant for Herts for Learning. She is currently the Business Manager of a community High School in North West London. She is passionate about giving all pupils the best opportunities and is delighted to support the Inclusive Multi Academy Trust community as a Trustee.
Andrew Chappell, Trustee and Vice Chair, 11/09/21 - 10/09/25
Sally Newing, Trustee, 25/1/22 - 24/01/26
Morgan Bone, Trustee, 08/02/22 - 07/02/26
Morgan was born and raised in Hertfordshire and now lives in North London. Having qualified as an accountant, Morgan subsequently spent 25 years working in marketing and communications for large corporates. He is currently Head of Corporate Affairs for Virgin Money. Morgan is a father of 3 and believes all children should have the opportunity for a great education, hence his support and commitment to the Trust and schools
Tarlan Mammadov, Trustee, 05/09/24 - 04/09/28
Tarlan is an accomplished AI & Data Strategy leader with over two decades of experience in driving global-scale, digital strategy initiatives that deliver commercial value in Upstream/Downstream Assets and the Marketing side of the Oil & Gas business. Throughout his career journey, he has collaborated with and managed diverse business and tech teams in more than 30 countries. Tarlan has two master’s degrees in computer science with an AI specialisation. His strength lies in designing complex AI Systems for solving practical business challenges. Moreover, Tarlan has been very interested in quantum technologies since 2007 and is actively researching its applied science and business potential from the angles of strategic impact. He is a member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP) and an enthusiastic lifelong learner. Since completing his second MSc in 2021, he has participated in a few maths and science boot camps and completed two professional certification programs from MIT xPro and UK NQCC Q-CTRL in quantum computing. Tarlan is very passionate about the transformative application of digital technologies in primary and secondary education.
Sanjay Mazumder, Trustee, 07/02/22 - 06/02/26
Sanjay is an experienced business professional, specialising in M&A Integration/Separation, Business Transformation and Turnarounds. He works as an independent consultant and has over 25 years of experience working for companies of varying sizes, across numerous industries and locations. Companies he has worked for include Diageo, BP, Ladbrokes Coral, Abcam, Sainsburys and Ashurst. He holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Economics from the London School of Economics.
Sanjay has been involved in the voluntary sector for many years, and was a Trustee and Chair of the People Committee at The London Community Foundation for approaching 10 years, stepping down from this role in May 2022. Sanjay has also been a parent governor of Walker School, in Southgate, London N14. He is an independent trustee of the Rugby Football Foundation, the charity arm of the Rugby Football Union.
Sanjay is passionate about giving back to young people locally, and is looking forward to being part of the ongoing success of the Inclusive Multi Academy Trust and the schools within it.
Sebastian Gray, Trustee, 05/12/23 - 04/12/27
Seb has 15 years of experience teaching and leading in Hertfordshire.
Having spent 5 years as the Headteacher of Laurance Haines School and working alongside Trust Leaders, he has built first-hand experience and knowledge of working with the children and community of West Watford. The collaborative and inclusive approach to school leadership he developed with the Trust, continues to be a focus for him in his new position as Headteacher of a school in Milton Keynes.
He is keen to continue to support the Inclusive Multi Academy Trust and schools in their ongoing growth and development.
Tiann Madden, Trustee, Appointed 03/07/24 - 02/09/28
Tiann is an accomplished education leader with over fifteen years of experience in both primary and secondary education. She is currently a leadership consultant and governor at two schools in Hertfordshire. She was previously a Headteacher, where she transformed a school from 'Inadequate' to 'Good with Outstanding elements.' Tiann also mentors and coaches school leaders to drive strategic planning and enhance curriculum development.
As an NPQH Leadership Performance Coach, she guides aspiring headteachers and senior leaders. She holds an ILM Level 7 Executive Leadership Coaching qualification and is deeply committed to the growth and development of young people, a passion that underpins her work.
Her career includes significant staff development, budget management, and community engagement achievements. Tiann has a proven track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes while ensuring all students benefit from a safe, inclusive, and supportive educational environment.
Christine Cornwall, Trustee, Appointed 18/09/24 - 17/09/28
As the Trustee for HR Christine comes to the board as a Senior Human Resources (HR) and Organisational Development (OD) professional with over 27 years of extensive experience in the healthcare sector, primarily within the NHS. Her career encompasses 12 years in senior roles focused on Strategic HR Leadership, transforming people services to improve the employee experience care and outcomes for patients.
Dedicated to empowering others, she strives to actively promote leadership values that promote a meaningful culture that drives an environment which engenders the best outcomes for staff, children and families.
Jonathan Hartley, Member, Appointed 05/10/16
Jonathan has spent his career in the financial services industry, starting out as chartered management accountant, and more recently leading business and technology transformation for firms including NatWest and Barclays.
Jonathan has hands-on experience of the Inclusive Multi Academy Trust, having joined Laurence Haines School as a governor in 2014.
Jill Steward, Member, Appointed 05/10/16
Jill is an experienced school governance professional with over 25 years’ experience as a clerk to governors, and as a school governor, committee chair and chair of governors, principally in primary education. This experience has been gained in several schools in Hertfordshire (including Laurance Haines) and latterly in Norfolk, where she is currently chair of governors for two Norfolk schools – a large community primary school and an all-through complex needs school.
Emma Flawn, Member, Appointed 20/07/22
With over 13 years' experience as a headteacher, Emma Flawn serves as Co-CEO of the Claxton Trust, a primary Multi Academy Trust located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. She holds the positions of Chair of the Management Committee for the Nexus Federation, a board member of the Inclusive Multi Academy Trust, and is a Parent elected Trustee at Presdales Academy in Ware.
Being a member of the local DSPL, Chair of the Primary Stevenage Headteachers Consortium and Behaviour steering board, she's passionate about inclusivity for everyone and lends her expertise as a behaviour consultant within local schools. Her current Primary school, of which she is Headteacher, is a DSPL Behaviour ‘Hub’ in the community.
Emma’s past achievements have been as a senior leader in Wandsworth and Merton in Outstanding Primary and Specialist provisions and as a school improvement advisor in Merton.
Continuing her love of learning, she has most recently completed her DFE National Professional Qualification Executive Leadership (NPQEL) and Level 5 in Coaching and Mentoring from the Institute of Leadership and Management.
Peter Kloss, Member, Appointed 18/09/24
Peter lives close to the Inclusive MAT schools and is an elected Watford Borough Councillor for Park ward. He is involved in and committed to the local community, and as part of his role as Councillor sits on and chairs various statutory committees.
In his professional life Peter is an experienced business consultant, working in Programme and Change Management for large multi-national organisations as well as smaller UK-based companies. Consistent across these assignments is the need for good governance, management and control of programmes of work, in which Peter has extensive experience.
Through his first-hand experience of financial and operational governance, and his community network in Watford, Peter is committed to the ongoing success of the Inclusive MAT and the schools within it.
Arjun Kapur, Member, Appointed 18/09/24
Arjun is an experienced corporate financier and Board level advisor to Corporates and Sponsors on financing and strategic issues. He advises on a range of cross-border financing, refinancing and M&A opportunities across sectors. He is also Chairman of Smixin AG, a Switzerland based supplier of high-tech handwashing systems.
Arjun received his Masters degree in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics, after securing a Bachelors of Commerce (Hons) from Shriram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.