Robin Jones

Robin is the Chair of Governors, having joined the Board in November 2023. Prior to taking up the Chair position Robin was Chair of the Quality of Education committee which he continues to sit in. Robin has spent his career to date working in financial services regulation, both at the FSA and now the Financial Conduct Authority. During his time at the regulator, he has worked many different roles, including leading the FCA's response to Covid and then spent more than two years leading part of the FCA's Risk and Compliance Oversight function. Most recently he has become the Chief Internal Auditor with a focus on providing assurance to the FCA Board on the effectiveness of the organisation's risk management, governance and controls. Outside of work Robin also contributes to the running of a charitable organisation and enjoys running, reading and watching cricket in the sunshine.

Andrew Barnett

Alessia Ropkins

Gautam Sehgal

Gautam joined the Board of Governors in March 2024. Gautam is a strategy, leadership and execution specialist with expertise in in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), partnerships development, integrated business planning, and business transformation acquired and developed in a career spanning multiple sectors, geographies and ownership structures.

Most recently, Gautam was the Chief Strategy Officer of a leading UK based Health Insurance business. Previously, Gautam held a series of senior management roles focused on strategy and corporate development across a range of sectors with a UK listed ‘over 50s’ focused conglomerate, a composite mutually owned insurer, a global leader in 'Life and Pensions' sector, and the Indian Army.

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy of India, Gautam holds an MBA from Warwick Business School, and is a Financial Times qualified Non-Executive Director.

Ben Katz

Ben Katz joined the Board of Governors in October 2024. Ben is Deputy Head of Maths at Tonbridge School, bringing a wealth of experience from his dedicated career as a Maths teacher. With a Masters degree from Cambridge, Ben has a passion for tackling challenging mathematical problems and inspiring students to engage deeply with the subject.

As a father of two young daughters, Ben is committed to helping shape the educational experiences of future generations. His decision to join the Weald of Kent Governing Body stems from a desire to contribute to the community and share his expertise in education.

Ben has a particular focus on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and hopes to help the school thrive through his involvement. Outside of work, he enjoys refereeing rugby and football.

John Savage

John joined the Board of Governors in March 2025. John has worked in a client-facing role in the Financial Services industry for 25 years and leads a global client management team who partner with local clients to help them meet their strategic financial objectives. John has broad experience in leadership, motivation & behaviour, developing financial objectives, setting financial strategies and budget management.

John is the proud father of two daughters and has a passion for travel. Having travelled extensively across Asia, John developed a passion for Japan and enjoys reading and studying its history and language. In his spare time John enjoys fitness classes at his local boxing gym, playing golf and walking his dog.