The Board

Podium's strategic direction is shaped by a Board and Chaired by Professor Geoff Petts, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Westminster. The Board is made up of representatives from both Further and Higher Education and a range of strategic stakeholders.

Podium Board Membership (2010)
Name Organisation Title
Prof. Geoff Petts (Chair) University of Westminster Vice-Chancellor
Ian Ashman Hackney Community College Principal
Richard Bell Skills Funding Agency Head of Provider Accounts
Martin Doel OBE Association of Colleges Chief Executive
Rachel Cowie
Higher Education Funding Council for England Regional Consultant
Jane Glanville London Higher Chief Executive Officer
Karen Rothery
British Universities & Colleges Sport Chief Executive Officer
Prof. Ian Campbell
Brunel University Pro Vice-Chancellor
Gareth Smith Podium Head

Funders

Podium continues to be hosted by London Higher and is based alongside their offices in Senate House. The unit is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) with additional funding from the Higher Education Funding Council of Wales (HEFCW).

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