FUTURE ACADEMY UK - Key Persons


Alex Barnard

Job Titles:
  • TRUSTEE
Alex has eight years' experience in HR in the energy industry. During his time in the sector, he has helped businesses advance the ‘green revolution' towards renewable energy. Alex is TEFL certified and currently volunteers as a FIRST mentor in the Rockies region of the USA.

Damien Gabet

Job Titles:
  • TRUSTEE
  • French - Speaking Freelance Journalist
Damien is a French-speaking freelance journalist and copywriter, and was previously a magazine editor. He specialises in the travel and hospitality sector. When not writing he can be found either on a football pitch or swimming in cold water. Damien currently volunteers for Age UK.

Elizabeth Roberts

Job Titles:
  • SECRETARY
Elizabeth has spent her career working with children of all ages. She is currently deputy CEO of a large multi-academy trust. She believes passionately in improving life chances for children and breaking down barriers between people from different backgrounds.

Jane Watts - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • TREASURER
Jane has been involved in education for 35 years, working in independent, maintained and academy schools as a maths teacher, head of department and member of the associate leadership team. She is currently working as an educational consultant specialising in assessment and progress.

Martin Watts - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Martin Watts graduated from King's College London with a degree in electronic and computer engineering and worked for 27 years in investment banking. He is now semi-retired and also treasurer for the local branch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.