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{"accordionId":null,"accordionHeading":"","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"Jessica Leigh Jones","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Jessica Leigh Jones","accordionImage":"/media/lztjbwxp/jljones-lisbon.jpg?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dafe2716c35290","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChair of the Board of Directors\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJessica Leigh Jones was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited as an independent Non-Executive Director/Trustee in 2018. Jessica is also the Chair of Remuneration Committee having been appointed in March 2020 and also serves on the Nominations Committee, having been appointed in April 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJessica is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iungo solutions, the start-up with a vision to create an international brand for apprenticeships. She is Executive Chair of the Engineering Education Scheme Wales and has been appointed a Visiting Professor for Employability and Professional Skills at the University of Wales Trinity St David through the Royal Academy of Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJessica is a Chartered Quality Professional and Associate Member of the CIPD. She has received the Freedom of the City of London and featured in the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list and the 2020 Who\u2019s Who list of influential people affecting British life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Cemlyn William","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Cemlyn William","accordionImage":"/media/ahietwdo/cemlyn-williams.png?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dafe2717058bb0","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003ECemlyn Williams was originally appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited in July 2019 as a Non-Executive Director / Trustee as a representative of Unitary Authorities during his time as a member of Gwynedd Council for Cadnant Ward, Caernarfon. Since standing down as Councillor in May 2022, Cemlyn was reappointed as an independent Non-Executive Director / Trustee in July 2022.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECemlyn also serves as a member of the Audit Committee, having been appointed in November 2019. Cemlyn also serves on the Nominations Committee having been appointed in December 2023.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECemlyn was a Civil Servant for 35 years with the Department of Social Security (DSS) and its successor Department of Work and Pension. He worked in Local Offices throughout North Wales. He later had responsibility for developing end ensuring compliance with the Departments Welsh Language Scheme. During this period he was also the Regional Information Officer for DSS Wales. He has worked in various Policy Divisions in both London and Leeds. He then worked as a Project Manager for DWP at Poulton-Le-Fylde, Blackpool before taking early retirement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn his retirement he became the Chief Executive of Gwynedd and Ynys Mon Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) becoming a member of the Wales Citizens Advice Management Board and various National Citizens Advice Committees. During this time he became the Chairman of the North Wales Community Health Council working closely with North Wales Hospital Trusts.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Dr Mandy James","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Dr Mandy James","accordionImage":"/media/0fspxheb/dr-mandy-james.png?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dafe2717479dc0","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EDr Mandy James was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited as an independent Non-Executive Director/Trustee in October 2018.\u00A0 Mandy has been a member of the Audit Committee since April 2020.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMandy has over 25 years\u2019 experience in a number of leadership and management roles in education and business in Wales including leading City \u0026amp; Guilds as National Manager Wales and then as Senior Manager Strategy Planning and Strategic Relationships responsible for leading the business and team management in Wales, commercial growth, strategy and business planning in Wales and England, stakeholder relationships and partnerships, marketing strategy, Welsh Language provision, and influencing education policy in Wales. Mandy has extensive experience in higher education and vocational education and training in Wales and has been a member of numerous Welsh Government Steering Groups for vocational education policy, leader of the City \u0026amp; Guilds National Advisory Committee and Deputy Chair of the Federation of Awarding Bodies in Wales.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMandy also has been a Research Fellow for the University of South Wales evaluating Wales\u2019 first cultural strategy for the Welsh Government and succeeded in gaining a PhD in 2015 specialising in the use of evidence and evaluation for cultural policymaking in Wales following 10 years of research. Mandy has also worked as a Research Consultant for Creative \u0026amp; Cultural Skills Sector Skills Council and as an Education Consultant for NCfE.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving started her career as a Primary Teacher, Mandy has also been contracted as Development Manager (Welsh Language Provision) for the Centre for Medical Education in the Cardiff University School of Medicine, and as Researcher developing and writing a new teaching and learning module on \u2018Heritage Tourism and the Welsh Language\u2019 for the School of Welsh in Cardiff University.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMandy won the Llwyd o\u2019r Bryn Prize in the National Eisteddfod in Llanelli in 2000 and subsequently was invited to join the Gorsedd of the Bards, and still enjoys adjudicating across Wales.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Kevin O\u0027Leary","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Kevin O\u0027Leary","accordionImage":"/media/alan14gc/kevin-o-leary-b-w-2.jpg?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dafe27177145d0","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EKevin O\u2019Leary was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited in June 2022 as a Non-Executive Director. Kevin also serves as Chair of Audit Committee and is a member of the Investment Committee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOriginally from North Wales, Kevin qualified as an accountant through part time study at Liverpool Polytechnic, whilst working for Wrexham Council. He has spent the majority of his working life based in South East Wales. A key feature of his career has been dealing with large scale organisational change and the opportunities which that can bring. He now lives near Carmarthen and is heavily involved in various village activities from being a Trustee and Vice Chair of the Village Hall, to organising clubs which promote the use of the Welsh language, fundraising and running.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Martyn Groucutt","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Martyn Groucutt","accordionImage":"/media/bfmj3rb4/martyn-groucutt.jpg?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dafe27195ebdf0","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EMartyn Groucutt was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited in August 2023 as a Non-Executive Director / Trustee as a representative of the Unitary Authorities.\u202F Martyn also serves on the Audit Committee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMartyn is a Monmouthshire County Councillor and is its current Cabinet Member for Education. He is a previous Headmaster and education consultant. He has previously represented Monmouthshire at WJEC\u2019s AGM meetings. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHis interests include music and regularly attends the Black Mountains Jazz Club at the Melville Centre for the Arts in town, which is supported by the Town Council.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Andy Carter","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Andy Carter","accordionImage":"/media/oxzk0oit/andy.png?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dd44556ef45c40","accordionContent":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u0022954187437\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{c23a3986-df39-4a01-804a-e83fd1996ebe}{3}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022\u003EAndy Carter was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited in November 2025 as a Non-Executive Director. Andy also serves on the Remuneration\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ECommittee, and\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0was appointed as Vice Chair in May 2026.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u00222057483080\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{c23a3986-df39-4a01-804a-e83fd1996ebe}{6}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022\u003EAndy is a former MP for Warrington South, who played a key role in shaping the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022. Prior to being an MP, Andy held commercial roles in the radio industry (including Managing Director of Smooth Radio) and\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eestablished\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0a boutique agency business. Andy was recently appointed as Chair of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u00221321523571\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{c23a3986-df39-4a01-804a-e83fd1996ebe}{8}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW205594967 BCX8\u0022\u003EAndy is also a current serving Magistrate in\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EMerseyside, and\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0is a qualified cricket umpire officiating\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Gaynor Lewis ","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Gaynor Lewis ","accordionImage":"/media/3h0n4hzg/gaynor.png?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dd4455719df870","accordionContent":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u0022485086554\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{f7dcf6f2-0e4a-4604-aacf-6face63f1b19}{2}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022\u003EGaynor Lewis was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited in November 2025 as a Non-Executive Director. Gaynor also serves on the Remuneration Committee.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u00221370131897\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{f7dcf6f2-0e4a-4604-aacf-6face63f1b19}{8}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022\u003EGaynor is passionate about developing others and currently a Senior Associate at The Professional Development Centre, and her\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eprevious\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;roles include Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Institute of Leadership, Deputy CEO at The Leadership Trust and Head of UK Nations (Wales) at City \u0026amp; Guilds. Gaynor is also an Ambassador for the Universal Coaching Alliance - Cymru, and volunteers for Working Options in Education\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022\u003E.\u202F\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u0022545770248\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{f7dcf6f2-0e4a-4604-aacf-6face63f1b19}{16}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW108175525 BCX8\u0022\u003EIn her spare time,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EGaynor\u0026nbsp; is\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;determined to complete the Wales coastal\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Epath, and\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;makes the most of opportunities to keep fit!\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"David Shaw","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about David Shaw","accordionImage":"/media/knckjyqa/david.png?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dd4455743f5740","accordionContent":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u00221783318614\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{18870f9b-b47b-48c8-88ff-629df2959a62}{3}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022\u003EDavid Shaw was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited in November 2025 as a Non-Executive Director. David also serves on the Audit Committee.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u00221696790691\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{18870f9b-b47b-48c8-88ff-629df2959a62}{6}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022\u003EDavid was previously Chief Information Officer at AQA, leading transformation of the group\u2019s technology capability. David began his career in the NHS as a management trainee, before a long career as a consultant specialising in IT transformation. Prior to his role at AQA, David was Head of Service Development at Marie Curie Cancer Care.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u00221303420902\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{18870f9b-b47b-48c8-88ff-629df2959a62}{8}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW16304042 BCX8\u0022\u003EIn his spare time, David is a keen photographer and\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Erunner, and\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0enjoys playing the guitar and saxophone.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Leo Mackenzie ","accordionTitleSecondary":"Read all about Leo Mackenzie ","accordionImage":"/media/jpwjeog2/leo.png?width=70\u0026height=70\u0026v=1dd4455767d1240","accordionContent":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u0022929317364\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{9622f779-9b3c-4872-bf7f-14a0f2d1a5a3}{3}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022\u003ELeonie Mackenzie was appointed to the Board of Directors for WJEC CBAC Limited in November 2025 as a Non-Executive Director. Leonie also serves on the Audit Committee.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u0022474148545\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{9622f779-9b3c-4872-bf7f-14a0f2d1a5a3}{6}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022\u003ELeonie is currently a Senior Regulatory Manager at National Grid, and has a strong regulatory and compliance background, having held roles in the utilities and infrastructure sectors. Leonie is a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Member of the Engineering Council.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022 paraid=\u00222000784970\u0022 paraeid=\u0022{9622f779-9b3c-4872-bf7f-14a0f2d1a5a3}{8}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW147314784 BCX8\u0022\u003ELeonie is also a non-executive director of a primary school multi-academy trust in\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EDevon, and\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;has held other local voluntary roles including parent governor and club development officer at her local women\u2019s football club\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E"}]}

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