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Al has spent the last 30 years in the EdTech space and nearly two decades as a School Trustee and Governor. He was awarded the 2023 "Edufuturist of the Year" the Education Resources Awards "Outstanding Achievement" award and the British Education Suppliers Association" Inspiring Leaders" awards in 2023. He was awarded an MBE for services to Education in the King's New Year's Honours list in January 2025.
He is the group CEO of NetSupport, an internationally acclaimed EdTech vendor, and has lived and worked in both the UK and US. He is currently Chair of a multi-academy trust and Chair of an alternative provision academy, all in the East of England. He has previously chaired other schools/boards.
Alongside these roles, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Director’s Advisory board for the East of England and is an independent Chair of the county’s SEND board.
As a firm supporter of lifelong learning, he is also a regional Apprenticeship Ambassador and Chair of the Employment & Skills board for his region’s combined authority.
An active writer about all things EdTech and School Governance, Al is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council and sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development.
Quotes about Al:
“Al is a pioneer in transforming school learning but has also been a consistent support for many of us working in the sector – he quietly champions the small fish whilst having a huge global impact. The nicest man in EdTech.”
Ben Whittaker - Director, EduFuturists
“Al has been one of the most helpful, influential and supportive individuals in the global EdTech scene for several years now. He has not only championed those who have led the way on the embracing of EdTech in schools but has been a vocal champion for helping to find the digital superstars of the future!”
Abid Patel - Trust IT Director
“I first met Al in 2020 when he provided support to our failing MAT. From the start, he gave me invaluable assistance allowing for a successful transfer to a new MAT. Al has a clear vision of child-focused education, and his depth of knowledge in all things educational was priceless. Al has a comprehensive knowledge of governance at every level and was my go-to person for help. His approach to existing Trustees was both friendly and supportive, offering strong guidance tinged with a good sense of humour.
On a personal level Al has always been at the end of the telephone for me and long may this continue. I have truly never met a more generous and supportive person either in education or not."
Paul Rout, then Chair of KWEST Multi Academy Trust
“I have worked with Al since 2013 when I joined Hampton Academies Trust as Governance Professional. It is an absolute privilege to work with Al who is beyond dedicated to not only our trust but supporting, challenging and improving the delivery of education across the board. Al’s generosity of time, support and knowledge of all aspects of governance is invaluable and we continue to raise the bar in our practice."
Emily Culpin, Governance Professional, Hampton Academies Trust
“Al is a shining light of the EdTech world. He is a fantastic advocate of EdTech collaboration between school leaders, education systems and the EdTech industry. Al champions and creates opportunities for teachers, school leaders and EdTech suppliers to work-together constructively to share knowledge and best-practice.”
Caroline Wright - Director General, British Education Suppliers Association (BESA)
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