Jane Coley (Chair)
Jane became Chair of the Board of Trustees in May 2025.
Jane has a wealth of experience in education with a career spanning over 25 years, most recently as CEO of the Ascend Learning Trust. Prior to this she held positions as Director of Education at the Anthem Schools Trust and Headteacher of Brackenhale School. She joined the EBP Board of Trustees in May 2023.
Ian Hanson
Ian Hanson spent 50 years in the IT and Telecommunications sector mostly in sales and marketing. His last 7 years as owner/manager of a managed data network company.
Gareth Ward
A locally grown and educated member of EBP. Gareth started volunteering over 15 years ago and quickly became appointed to the board as a Trustee and has since been Deputy Chairman for the past 7 years. Gareth started his own business, Environmental Solutions, 20 years so has great working knowledge of entrepreneurialism, business start ups and generating enthusiasm in all that he gets involved with.
Emma Smith
Emma is a qualified secondary teacher, Careers Leader and independent careers advisor, and has 20+ years’ experience working in schools, specialist providers and FE colleges in West Berkshire. She has been a member of the board since July 2017, and is an advocate for technical education, championing T Levels nationally in a Gatsby Charitable Trust project role.
Karl Harris
Karl Harris joined the EBP in September 2021. Karl is a senior technology leader delivering impactful change in the Information Technology sector.
Richard Drury
Richard has been a member of the Trustee Board since 2015. His background as a Human Resources Director for large engineering and technology organisations brings a thorough knowledge of the future capabilities required by many UK businesses.
Steve Greenwood
Steve Greenwood is a Head of Department, for Behaviours and Attitudes at Newbury College, including T levels and Careers lead. He is a qualified teacher and one of the managers at the college and has worked in further education for 29 years. A former college director and education consultant, Steve has worked at 12 colleges including four London colleges – including as a deputy principal – plus colleges across the UK in Wiltshire, Cheshire and for Newcastle College group in the north east of England. Steve is IOSH and safeguarding trained to level 3 and joined the college in 2017.
Prior to his appointment, he was director and owner of education consultancy Stephen Greenwood Services Ltd.
Priyali Chougule
Priyali is a highly experienced professional with over 19 years of experience in the IT service industry. She has worked for esteemed clients such as RBS, UBS, Telefonica, Virgin Media, etc while working for technology consultancies like Accenture, Atos Group and NTT DATA. Recognised for her innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, Priyali is driven by a passion for growth and excellence within the workspaces.
Background – Completed Electronics Engineering (BEng) and then pursued an MSc in Modern Digital Communication Technologies with Business Management at the University of Sussex, Brighton, UK, where topped the university as an academic achiever.
Current Roles
1. oversees critical functions ensuring client satisfaction and product quality. Priyali is not only a technology leader but also a staunch advocate for Diversity, Inclusion & Equity, particularly empowering women in IT, works with UN Women UK, has been interviewed on a few Radio shows and serves as a Mentor on many esteemed panels. As a STEM Ambassador, she inspires young minds to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Priyali’s track record includes establishing an award-winning Shared Services model, leading transformative programs, and winning prestigious awards such as recognised as a ‘Role Model for Ethnic Minority’ and ‘Business Innovation Idea’ awards.
2. Priyali is also serving as Non-Executive Director (NED) for a charity called ‘Seeefi UK’.
Phil Hobbs
Anna-Marie Elsey
Anna is an experienced HR professional. She has worked in the education sector for over a decade in mainstream education and more recently private SEN education.
Anna believes that every child is entitled to a quality education which includes not only academic studies but life skills.
Her current role as a Group Business Manager involves her in all aspects of the group including HR, GDPR, Purchasing, Exams and Facilities.
Jim Kernahan
