Governance

Shachi Amdekar is a development economist and Chartered Manager by background. She is a Civil Servant currently working on foreign policy issues at the UK Cabinet Office. Prior to this, she worked in trade and foreign policy roles both in London and overseas, focusing on economic security, multilateral and trade negotiations and trade strategy. Before joining the Civil Service, she worked in private equity and education consulting, and completed her MPhil and PhD at Queens’ College, Cambridge. 

Amy Cragg is a French and Spanish teacher at Ark Globe Academy, who works as both Second in Charge of MFL and the Inclusion Co-Ordinator. She has worked at Ark Globe for 4 years and sees being a governor as means of supporting the school to achieve the best outcomes for students in the community.

Sultan brings over 15 years professional experience working in the financial sector and Civil service. As area Learning lead he has identified and delivered learning to improve capability and opportunities for staff to achieve their potential. As work place equality rep Sultan has reviewed policies ensuring they are fair and inclusive.

Having attended the school previously known as Geoffrey Chaucer he has a vested interest in its success.

As "friends of Ark" member Sultan is working with Ark to introduce a new adult learning programme. Sultan is keen to see Ark Globe become a beacon of equality within the community where all children can thrive and achieve their potential regardless of their background. 

Puja Mitra is Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Manager at Ark. She has worked in HR/D&I roles across UK, India, Middle East and South Africa in HR/D&I both as a consultant and in-house roles. Her varied roles and work location has given her an in-depth understanding of different cultures and ways to integrate. She has also worked for multiple voluntary organisations in India and the UK which has given her the exposure to diversity and inclusion on a broader scale not just at work but outside work as well. Puja is multilingual and can in addition to English is fluent in Bengali and Hindi.

Abou is a finance professional, currently working as a primary school business manager. He's also worked for a MAT.

He has previously been a parent governor for his children's primary school. 

Abou would like to utilise his vast experience in corporate and schools' management to help Globe Academy achieve its full potential and retain its excellent reputation for academic success. 

Serkan serves in a public service capacity in London, with a particular focus on community engagement, safety, problem solving and partnership working. Prior to this, Serkan spent nearly a decade working within schools, playing a vital role in engagement, Behaviour, safeguarding and student & staff safety as a trusted external partner. Having been a former student at Ark Globe Academy, formerly known as Geoffrey Chaucer provide Serkan with a unique perspective and a strong commitment to the schools culture and its role in the community. Serkan is motivated to assist the school and maintain its values, ensuring that each student has the chance to excel and prosper.

Josh is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at London South Bank University. He has a passion for education and strongly believes that education has the power to deliver positive change within society and the local community. He has worked within Southwark, starting his career as a registered nurse at Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, for over 8 years. He cares strongly about young people, ensuring that everyone has access to a good education and that all students are given the opportunity to flourish within their education.

Hywel is an Elephant & Castle resident and technology general manager, who wishes to contribute to the betterment of his community and help create opportunities for others to succeed.

Hywel was born in South Wales and went to the local inner-city comprehensive school before reading Economics at the University of Bristol.  Having spent time working for some of the largest technology service companies in the UK and India - and also a couple of start-ups - he is now responsible for the business with financial services clients for the largest IT services company in the UK, DXC Technology.  He also invests in new businesses as well as being on the board of various organisations.

What sets Hywel apart is his can-do attitude.  He creates teams to pull together what was thought to be impossible.  ‘Just because it hasn’t been done, doesn't mean it can't be done,’ is his mantra.  Through being on the local governing board, Hywel will support the Globe Academy leadership to enable all students to achieve their ambitions.  He will help ensure that the academy continues to deliver year-on-year improvements whilst fostering a sense of community involvement and commitment by all students whatever their capabilities.