--- title: "Meet The Team" url: "https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team" school: "INOVA Multi-Academy Trust" --- # Meet The Team ## We take away the noise so schools can focus on what really matters. Our central team is structured into three key areas - strategic leadership, education, and operations - working collaboratively to support our schools, staff, and learners. From developing talent and driving school improvement, to ensuring strong systems and strategic oversight, each part of the team plays a vital role in helping the Trust deliver high-quality education for all. - C-Suite - PINNACLE Team - PIONEER Team - Institute of Talent - School Leaders Our leadership structure is headed up by our Chief Officers on the C-Suite team who each oversee elements of the Department for Education (DfE) Trust Quality Descriptors. ![Lee Barber](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/C-Suite/LB.jpg) - #### Lee Barber - As CEO of INOVA, Lee drives large-scale improvement with a focus on inclusion, curriculum, and attendance – building on a proven track record of founding and transforming successful schools. - View Linkedin ![Helen Ball](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/C-Suite/HB.jpg) - #### Helen Ball - Get to know Helen - full profile coming soon. - View Linkedin ![Martin Finch](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/C-Suite/MF.jpg) - #### Martin Finch - Martin drives high-quality education for all. A former senior HMI and Headteacher, he brings deep expertise in school improvement, SEND, curriculum and reading fluency. - View Linkedin ![Andrew Williams](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/C-Suite/AW.jpg) - #### Andrew Williams - Andrew leads inclusive school improvement. With 25+ years in senior education roles, he’s transformed schools through leadership, safeguarding, and curriculum strategies that meet diverse student needs. - View Linkedin ![Julie-Ann Wilson](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/C-Suite/JW.jpg) - #### Julie-Ann Wilson - Julie-Ann champions excellence and innovation. With 23 years’ experience, she leads on educational quality, digital transformation, and data-driven strategies to raise standards and support every learner. - View Linkedin ![Randa Jelbert](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/C-Suite/RJ.jpg) - #### Randa Jelbert - Get to know Randa - full profile coming soon. - View Linkedin ![Katie Mellors](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/C-Suite/KM.png) - #### Katie Mellors - Get to know Katie - full profile coming soon. - View Linkedin The PINNACLE Team are partners in academic and cultural leadership. They support the C-Suite in driving performance in the Trust Quality Descriptors. ![Kat Rhodes](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/KR.png) - #### Kat Rhodes - Kat leads the Institute of Talent. With 20 years’ experience, she champions teaching excellence, leadership growth, and staff development to drive sustained impact across education. - View Linkedin ![Sally Rivers](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/SRi.jpg) - #### Sally Rivers - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Tom Hope](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/TH.jpg) - #### Tom Hope - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Sarah Reece](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/SR.png) - #### Sarah Reece - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Dale Barrowclough](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/DB.jpg) - #### Dale Barrowclough - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Jenna Ramsden](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/JR.jpg) - #### Jenna Ramsden - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Lucy Pilling](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/LP.jpg) - #### Lucy Pilling - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Vikki Garrett](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/VG.png) - #### Vikki Garratt - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Nicola Wileman](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/NW.png) - #### Nicola Wileman - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Harkiran Grewal](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/HG.jpg) - #### Harkiran Grewal - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Joe Varey](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/JV_(1).png) - #### Joe Varey - Info coming... - View Linkedin The PIONEER Team are partners in operational effectiveness and resourcing. The team supports schools by removing operational barriers so that the educational experience of young people can be brilliant. ![Ben Purvis](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pioneer/BP.jpg) - #### Ben Purvis - Ben leads strategic, people-focused HR. A Chartered CIPD member, he ensures compliant, high-quality support that empowers staff, promotes well-being, and helps every school community thrive. - View Linkedin ![Tommie Barker](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pioneer/TB.jpg) - #### Tommie Barker - Tommie drives smart, sustainable estate solutions. With 20+ years’ experience, he aligns physical environments with strategic goals to enhance learning, safety, and long-term operational efficiency. - View Linkedin ![Lewis Askin](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pioneer/LA.jpg) - #### Lewis Askin - Lewis leads Trust-wide digital strategy, unifying IT services to enhance teaching and operations. With 18+ years in educational tech, he champions innovation, collaboration and people-first leadership. - View Linkedin ![Emma Sheedy](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pioneer/ES.jpg) - #### Emma Sheedy - Information Coming Soon ... - View Linkedin ![Mollie Sansby](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pioneer/MS.jpg) - #### Mollie Sansby - Mollie leads Trust-wide marketing and communications. With 10+ years' experience building brands and engaging diverse audiences, she champions clear messaging, creative storytelling and meaningful connections. - View Linkedin The Institute of Talent Team are champions of career growth and professional excellence. The team supports individuals at every stage of their journey, creating opportunities to discover talent, develop skills and share expertise. ![Kat Rhodes](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/KR.png) - #### Kat Rhodes - Kat leads the Institute of Talent. With 20 years’ experience, she champions teaching excellence, leadership growth, and staff development to drive sustained impact across education. - View Linkedin ![Andrew Farrell](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/IOT/AF_(2).png) - #### Dr Andrew Farrell - Get to know Andrew - profile coming soon. - View Linkedin ![Vikki Garrett](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/VG.png) - #### Vikki Garratt - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Nicola Wileman](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/Pinnacle/NW.png) - #### Nicola Wileman - Info coming... - View Linkedin ![Ben Ramsden](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/BR.jpg) - #### Ben Ramsden - Information Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Fran Faben](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/NS(1).jpg) - #### Fran Faben - Information Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Nicola Sexton](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/NS.jpg) - #### Nicola Sexton - Information Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Neil Hardy](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/NH.jpg) - #### Neil Hardy - Information Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Anna Hughes](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/AH.jpg) - #### Anna Hughes - Information Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Anna Siddell](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/AS.jpg) - #### Anna Siddell - Information Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Claire Austin](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/CA.jpg) - #### Claire Austin - Information Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Rhona Biondi](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/RB.jpg) - #### Rhona Biondi - Infomation Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![John Watson](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/JW_(2).jpg) - #### John Watson - Infomation Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ![Rachael Shotton](https://www.inovamat.org/images/Staff/School/RS.jpg) - #### Rachael Shotton - Infomation Coming Soon... - View Linkedin ### This Is Us - [CEO Welcome](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/ceo-welcome) - [The INOVA Experience - Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/the-inova-experience) - [Meet The Team](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team) - [Discover Our Schools](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/discover-our-schools) - [News and Updates](https://www.inovamat.org/news) - [Governance](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/governance) - [Policies](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/policies) - [Reports & Statutory Documentation](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/reports-and-statutory-documentation) ![INOVA Multi-Academy Trust](https://files.schudio.com/inova-multi-academy-trust/images/logo/Inova-Logo-white-text-footer.png) ### INOVA Multi-Academy Trust Floor 5 Block 2 Pennine 5 Tenter Street Sheffield S1 4BY 0114 5532840 ### Quick Links - [Careers](https://www.inovamat.org/institute-of-talent/careers) - [Our Team](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team) - [Education](https://www.inovamat.org/our-strategy/high-quality-inclusive-education) - [Policies](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/policies) - [News](https://www.inovamat.org/news) ### Helpful Links - [Home](https://www.inovamat.org/) - [Search](https://www.inovamat.org/search) - [Contact Us](https://www.inovamat.org/contact) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 INOVA Multi-Academy Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.inovamat.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)