Governance

Corporation members

The members of the Corporation are:

• Chair & Vice Chair
• Governors

Chris Muller

Chair of Nescot Corporation

Chris Muller has been a member of the Nescot Corporation since 2011. He is currently Head teacher at a secondary school in Surrey. A classicist by background, Chris has a passion for excellence in education and brings many years’ experience in a number of schools to the College Corporation. Chris is the designated Safeguarding Governor.

Nick Vaughan-Barratt LVO

Vice Chair of Nescot Corporation

Nick Vaughan-Barratt LVO joined the Corporation in 2020. Nick is a BAFTA-winning TV producer, director and executive, latterly specialising in major live events. He was the creative leader and executive producer of the BBC’s Children in Need appeal shows for over a decade and head of the BBC’s events department responsible for many royal documentaries and covering countless royal, military and global music events, as well as producing The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast on a number of occasions. Nick is presently a consultant on ethics and impartiality for a global environmental consultancy and undertakes occasional mentoring of media students at Nescot. He is a member of the Curriculum & Quality Committee and chair of the Senior Staff Performance and Remuneration Committee.

Julie Kapsalis MBE

CEO & Principal

Julie Kapsalis MBE is Chief Executive and Principal of Nescot and a Governor of the College.

Simon Enoch

Governor

Simon Enoch joined Nescot governing body in November 2018. A solicitor by background, Simon has significant executive-level experience in major international businesses in retail, property and software sectors across the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan and the US. Specialisms include mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and governance. He has operated as a non-executive director of a UK public company, a UK defined benefit pension scheme and a charity. Simon believes in young people and wants to use his knowledge and skills to support the College. Simon is Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of the Corporation.

Martin Butterfield

Governor

Martin Butterfield joined the Corporation Board in May 2021 and is a member of the Finance & General Purposes Committee. Martin is a Nescot alumnus, who studied Chemistry and Physical Sciences, before embarking on a long career as a product specialist for power and water industries, providing sales and technical support for analytical equipment. He has worked for various companies and has been with Hach Lange Ltd since July 2010 as a Senior Sales Consultant and, more recently, as Application Development Manager.

Dr Asa’ah Nkohkwo

Governor

Dr Asa’ah Nkohkwo joined the Corporation Board in May 2021 and is a member of the Audit Committee. Dr Nkohkwo is a chartered clinical scientist and public health consultant with experience at bench and senior levels in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. His career has focused on patient-centred healthcare systems and quality improvements to reduce hospitalisation.

Jeremy Williams

Governor

Jeremy Williams built an international B2B marketing services business, culminating in a trade sale to a FTSE-listed Plc. His strengths include strategy, growth and exit. He is a Business Mentor for the Premier League, supporting professional football clubs in England. As a portfolio director he has Non-Executive Director in multiple posts, in the UK, EU and UAE. He is a faculty speaker and workshop leader for The Financial Times Board Director Programme.

Sean Ahearne

Governor

Sean Ahearne joined the Nescot governing body in May 2023 and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Sean has over 30 years experience in finance and has held a number of senior positions in the construction industry and multi-national manufacturing groups.

Professor Giuliana Pieri

Governor

Professor Giuliana Pieri is Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) and Executive Dean of the School of Humanities, at Royal Holloway University of London. She benefited from an international education and is committed to widening access to global opportunities for all students. Giuliana’s research interests are comparative and interdisciplinary, combining a focus on the intersection of the verbal and the visual with curatorial practice and its pedagogical applications.

Clive Palfreyman

Governor

Clive Palfreyman is the Strategic Director for Finance & Resources at the London Borough of Southwark. Clive also fulfils roles in the London and national arena of Local Government finance in order to maximise the resources available to local authorities to deliver on behalf of local residents and communities. As an Epsom resident and Dad to two teenage children, Clive recognises the important role NESCOT plays in our local community and its role to inspire and develop the next generation of talented students to realise their potential.

Mark Brunt

Governor

Angela Green

Governor

Angela Green is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in team leadership within the public sector. She has a diverse skill set encompassing commercial procurement, finance, business analysis, and business change. With a strong focus on business architecture, she has successfully designed and implemented effective operating models that drive organisational success. At the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), she played a pivotal role in optimising business processes and integrating advanced audit software, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Her ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex projects has consistently delivered impactful results, positioning her as a key contributor in transforming business strategies. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to foster growth and innovation, Angela is dedicated to continuous improvement and is committed to shaping high-performing teams that excel in dynamic environments.

Jackie King

Governor

Jackie King joined the Corporation in February 2025. She is currently a Chief Executive of a local authority and has extensive experience in the public sector ranging from Strategic Leadership, Change and Transformation to Learning and Development. Jackie is an active Coach and Mentor and has a passion for helping individuals and teams to reach their innate potential and enhance their capability. Private sector experience at Board level brings commercial acumen and an extensive background in People Services, Organisational Development, Change and Transformation, Auditing, Governance, Risk and Performance and has resulted in a unique skill set with a broad reference base from which to draw upon.

Richard Elliot

Teaching Staff Governor

Richard joined Nescot in 2020. He has held various positions at Nescot but has mainly worked as a tutor in the Foundation Learning department. Richard started his teaching career in Spain and has worked in schools and for a university teaching ESOL. Richard has 13 years management experience from managing retail stores in the West End of London.

Amber Watson

Support Staff Governor

Oliver Martin

FE Student Governor

Mikey Bertagna-Agozzino

FE Student Governor

Instruments & articles

The Instrument and Articles of Government form the legal basis under which the governing body operates and set out its powers and responsibilities. Its key statutory responsibilities are:

• the determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution
• publishing arrangements for obtaining the views of staff and students
• the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and safeguarding the College’s assets
• approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
• the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal, appraisal and determination of pay and conditions of the Principal, designated senior post holders and the Clerk

Nescot Instrument and Articles of Government

The Corporation has developed a committee structure and a series of policies to enable it to carry out its responsibilities in accordance with the Instrument and Articles of Government, and to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the agencies which provide funding, and that it operates within the laws relating to employment, health and safety, equality and diversity, and the openness of public organisations.

Become a governor

As a College Governor your insight, experience and ideas can widen the perspective of our boardroom. Your involvement can help us to meet the needs of the diverse groups of students and communities we serve.

We are keen to involve people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. You may have experience in business, community or social work, with charities, financial or legal practice or you may be an entrepreneur. The broader your vocational field and cultural experience,the better.

This is a voluntary role which brings professional rewards such as boardroom experience, adding to your CV, a positive step towards long-term career development and will help to extend your personal/professional networks.

For further information on becoming a Governor please email Susanne Wicks, Head of Governance.