Chris Kirk

- Chris has 25 years in leadership, management and strategy in the education sector, with senior roles in the UK civil service, a Partnership within one of the largest Accounting and Consulting companies, and an international CEO role for a large school group.

- Chris works with Multi-Academy Trusts and other school groups to develop strategies and implement better operating models

- Chris has provided the material hosted by The Key which guides Trust leaders about strategy, operations, collaboration and accountability. He teaches the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leaders for Teach First and previously for Ambition. Chris is currently delivering a Masterclass on Trust services for the Confederation of School Trusts, which is attended by around 80 trust leaders each year.

- Chris is a Trustee of Weydon Multi Academy Trust, an adviser to OPERA (a charity supporting unemployed youth into work) and to The Education Partnership, Nigeria (a pro-poor education charity). Previously held roles as Adviser to OFSTED’s Strategy Group, The Careers and Enterprise Company, Getting Ahead London, World Economic Forum and Business in the Community.