Our leadership team

Hilary has held a range of senior positions in the Civil Service, including more than a decade at the Department for Education, leading Civil Service Learning, and leading the Government Equalities Office. She is a school governor, and helped set up an outstanding secondary school in Lambeth.

Marie leads all programme design at Ambition Institute. She also leads our teaching faculty, and the professional development of all academic staff. Marie is a former teacher, school leader, Head of Ark Teacher Training and also worked at Canterbury Christ Church University. 

Tom is accountable for programme delivery. He served as a member of his regional Headteacher Board, is a trustee of a local MAT, and author of ‘Wholesome Leadership’. Tom is a former headteacher and education director. He is also founder of a charity supporting families affected by Down’s Syndrome.

Stephen leads on all recruitment, sales and fundraising at Ambition Institute. Stephen previously worked in international education before going on to lead recruitment and sales teams in both the corporate and charity sectors.

Tom is the Chief Financial Officer for Ambition Institute and leads our financial strategy. Tom has worked in the private and public sector with time at Deloitte and as Director of Funding for Teacher Training.