Neil Grimston TD

At one time a 'top hatted' bill broker for a large City of London discount house and bank

A seasoned C-level professional

- moved into investment banking holding senior appointments globally
- held leadership roles in other international organisations
- served as independent non-executive director on Royal chartered board
- has served in leadership roles on both public & private sector boards

Has extensive leadership and governance experience in the education sector, including leadership appointments in two London boroughs, trustee, director multi academy trust and school boards. Approved by DfE as a sponsor for secondary academies

Vice Chairman Royal British Legion, Ely and a Business Member @ DfE Academy Ambassadors

Holds the Efficiency Decoration (TD) and is Fellow, Institute of Leadership & Management

Whilst enjoying an international business career, Neil has managed careers in -

the British Army, where he's commanded a Territorial army unit
Public Office, where he's served as elected member of a London local authority
Education, where he's served as chairman of various educational organisations
The City of London, as Master of a livery company
City of London Charity, trustee of a City charitable foundation
Third Sector, where he's held key leadership roles