Trustees

Founders4Schools has the support of many stakeholders from the worlds of education, philanthropy, banking that support our important work.


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    Sherry Coutu CBE

    Chair. Member of Remuneration, Nomination and Audit Committees

    Sherry has a strong track record in leveraging tech for education, social mobility, and entrepreneurship. She is a non-executive director at Pearson and Raspberry Pi, and a Trustee for National Numeracy. Sherry authored the Scaleup Report on UK economic growth and is a serial entrepreneur, founding organisations like interactive investor and Digital Boost.

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  • Divesh Chandiramani

    Divesh Chandiramani

    With a special interest in work experience

    Divesh is a product manager, advisor, and angel investor specialising in growing businesses. Currently VP of Product at Nutmeg (JPMorgan), he has led new product development at Amazon, Koru Kids, and Beacon. Divesh started his career in financial services at Goldman Sachs and Mubadala and holds an MBA from London Business School.

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  • Janet Coyle

    Janet Coyle

    Remuneration Committee (Chair), Nomination Committee (m)

    With a special interest in serving parents, Janet leads London & Partners, supporting high-growth businesses globally with a focus on sustainable, inclusive economic growth. Recognised as a top woman in tech and for her leadership kindness, Janet’s experience includes UK diplomatic roles and managing London’s business hosting during the 2012 Olympics. She received a CBE in 2022 for her contributions to the economy.

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    Joanne Hannaford

    Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee (m)

    With oversight of technology, Joanne is the Chief Information Officer for Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank, a role she assumed in 2024. Previously, she was Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Credit Suisse and held senior roles at Goldman Sachs over a 25-year tenure. Joanne is known for leading digital transformation efforts and is an advocate for diversity in STEM fields, serving on several advisory boards.

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  • Julian Palmer

    Julian Palmer

    With a special Interest in whistleblowing and data

    Julian is General Counsel at Ometria, and has over 25 years of experience as a trusted legal advisor and educator. He has taught law at top UK universities, contributed to key legal publications, and advised the Law Society. At Ometria, Julian leads the privacy team, ensuring the protection of hundreds of millions of retail customers' data.

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  • Russ Shaw

    Russ Shaw CBE

    With a special Interest in small business growth

    Russ Shaw CBE is the founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates. Since 2013, he has championed London’s tech sector, addressing challenges like diversity and digital skills. Russ is also a founding partner of London Tech Week and serves on several advisory boards. He was awarded a CBE for his contributions to tech in 2021.

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  • Claire Valoti

    Claire Valoti

    Remuneration and Nomination Committee (m)

    With a special interest in neurodiversity, Claire is a Founding Partner at Haylo Ventures, a venture capital firm, and serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Genius Sports and Howbout. She was previously Vice President of Snap EMEA, leading international growth. She has also held leadership roles at Facebook, O2, and Telefonica .

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  • Lauren Von Stackelberg

    Lauren Von Stackelberg

    Nomination Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee (m)

    Lauren is an entrepreneurial D&I leader, founder, and charity trustee with global experience across sectors. She’s driven equity initiatives for organisations like LEGO, Expedia, and J.P. Morgan, co-founded businesses, and industry networks for D&I progress. A recognised speaker and advisor, Lauren has earned numerous awards, including Forbes recognition and Chief ED&I Officer of the Year.

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  • Stuart Watson

    Stuart Watson

    Audit Committee (Chair)

    Stuart is a Chartered Accountant and Non-Executive Director, chairing audit committees for VP plc, Flowtech Fluidpower plc, and the Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. He advises Panmure Liberum and chairs the Board of Governors at Gateways School. Previously, he was a Senior Partner at EY overseeing entrepreneur of the year and served on the University of Bradford Council.

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