A REGIONAL education group has appointed a new chief executive.
Activate Learning, which runs a range of school across Berkshire, will see Gary Headland become its new CEO next year.
He will take over from Sally Dicketts in April, after she steps down following 18 years at the helm.
Speaking about his appointment, Mr Headland said he is “delighted” to join Activate Learning and build upon Ms Dickett’s legacy.
The current CEO, who has worked in further education for more than 35 years, was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Honours List in July 2013.
“I am honoured and proud to be invited to lead Activate Learning through the next phase of its distinguished history,” Mr Headland said.
“Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through its approach to learning.
“I am very much looking forward to working closely with the Activate Learning team to achieve our shared and compelling vision of achieving far-reaching, progressive change and impact through learning.”
Mr Headland has previously worked as chief executive of Lincoln College Group, director at Norfolk Constabulary, and has spent nearly 23 years as a senior Royal Air Force officer.
He served throughout the UK and overseas in Germany, Italy and the Middle East.
