Trustees
The Foundation is very fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Trustees, with a wealth of knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors including education, business, and law.
They give very generously of their time and are focused on acting in the very best interests of the Foundation.
From time to time we look to recruit new members to the Board of Trustees, if you would be interested in finding out more about this please visit the 'Join Us' page by clicking here or email foundationoffice@princethorpe.co.uk for an informal discussion.
What is it like being a Trustee?
Rowland Johnson
I joined as a trustee back in May 2023, prior to that I had been Chair of the Development Board, lending a hand with the fundraising side of the organisation. My very first understanding of the Foundation however was as a parent, all four of my children have attended Crackley Hall and Princethorpe, two of them still attend the College.
Prior to my personal involvement I had very much seen the Foundation through the lens of my children and their experiences, but I must say now having had a greater insight into how the organisation is run, I have been blown away by how professional, business like and strategic it is. Independent education is certainly no sleepy back water.
I have felt really welcomed by my fellow trustees and the senior team, the atmosphere is very collaborative, and you are really encouraged to get involved as much as you are able. I serve on the IT and Finance Committees and the Sustainability Board, reflecting my business background, skills and interests.
With the IT Committee I am currently focused on a review of the relevance of AI to the Foundation and how this can best be harnessed to positive effect. It is great to be involved in some cutting-edge thinking and to feel like I am making a real impact. I can really say it is a privilege to play my part in supporting an organisation that I really believe in.
Robert Lee
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Qualifications:
Solicitor, LLB (Hons)
Profile:
After qualifying as a solicitor in Birmingham in 1993, I joined Wright Hassall in 1995 and as a corporate partner enjoy advising both UK and International clients on mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions.
My eldest son who is currently enjoying life at the University of East Anglia, was educated at the College, the second of my sons is in Sixth Form and my third son will join Princethorpe this September.
Recently, I was appointed as the President of the Warwickshire Law Society. The Society supports solicitors in Warwickshire but also provides access to justice for the public. An important part of my role is to work with a local charity, namely, Young People First which supports some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people living in Warwickshire and Coventry.
I am currently Chair of the Governing Body, but have enjoyed representing the Diocese since 2013, as a Foundation Governor of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Whitnash, Leamington Spa.
Having served on the Development Board, I am looking forward to assisting the Foundation with its future aims and ambitions as a Trustee.
My spare time involves supporting my sons in their various sporting pursuits, watching football from the touchline most weekends, but I enjoy walking, gardening, and travelling.