John Hunt

Deputy Group CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer

John joined the College in 2013 as Vice Principal Finance and Resources, before progressing to the role Group Chief Financial Officer, and subsequently Deputy Group CEO.

John is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accounts and started his accountancy career in manufacturing, before spending 10 years working in forensics. He moved into senior finance roles within the education sector in 2007, and has also spent 5 years working as a part-time lecturer in a Further Education College. Having helped to set up London & South East Academies Trust in 2013, he has considerable knowledge of both the Further Education and Academies sector.

John has an excellent track record and wealth of experience which includes leading through periods of change, implementing significant business and financial improvements, strong financial stewardship, and governance.

In addition to being responsible for all matters relating to financial strategy, financial performance and risk management, John is also responsible for the deputy CEO directorate which includes overseeing a range of business support services together with capital projects, and the Estates, IT and Sustainability Strategies for the College and Academy Trust