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Bill Straker-Nesbit President of Council William (Bill) Straker-Nesbit was unanimously elected the President of Council in March 2016 following John Horan’s retirement from the post. Bill joined the Council in March 2007 and was selected as Chairman of the Finance, Risk and Development Committee in July 2008. Alongside his Committee’s overhaul and careful stewardship of the College finances, a great deal has been achieved in terms of the development of facilities; for example, the refurbishment of the Library and Big C, the refurbishment of the Science facilities, the building of Westal and the
Alison Townsend Marketing Manager Ali joined in June to head up the marketing for both College and Prep, and brings with her an extensive marketing career in the corporate world and education. Prior to College, Ali was Head of Marketing at educational publisher Nelson Thornes and delivered their highly successful AQA A level and GCSE resource campaigns across print and digital channels. Previously she ran international marketing campaigns for airlines based at Heathrow, and enjoyed two years as Marketing Manager in the City for Deloitte & Touche. Originally from Lancashire, Ali attended Ormskirk Grammar School and the University of Hull, graduating
redevelopment of Middle School to provide the Prep with a dedicated Science and Technology Centre. These could not have been achieved without so much help from donations by OCs, parents and College friends. Three of Bill’s four children attended College and he has a long and very positive association with the school. A successful commodity merchant and businessman, Bill regularly attends College events and looks forward to meeting as many parents, Old Cheltonians and friends of College as possible on these occasions.
with a 2:1 in Economics & History. She has lived and worked in France and Australia as well as London, and settled in Cheltenham after meeting husband Nigel. They have three children – Lily (10), Charlotte (8) and Freddie (5). Ali and her family have recently returned from living in the USA for four years with Nigel’s secondment to the British Embassy in Washington D.C. Here they developed a passion for BBQs & s’mores, and exploring the National Parks – Yosemite being the family favourite. When she’s not playing “Taxi-Mum”, Ali enjoys swimming at the Lido and is an active member of the Leckhampton Mums’ netball team.
INTERNAL APPOINTMENTS – COLLEGE Tim Brewis – Senior Head of Department Simon Brian – Deputy Head, Academic Anna Cutts – Assistant Head, Pastoral Matt Coley – Head of Cricket Crispin Dawson – Senior Deputy Head Adam Dunning – Director of Communities, Charities & Partnerships Alex Eldred – Head of Politics Dan Evans – Head of Upper College, Higher Education & Careers Emily Hartley – Head of Geography
Jonathan Mace – Head of Golf Steve McQuitty – Assistant Head, Co-Curricular Will Packer – Head of Activities Richard Penny – Senior Housemaster Mary Plint – Deputy Head, Learning & Wellbeing Annette Poulain – Head of Girls’ Games Ben Rees – CCF Contingent Commander Chris Reid – Director of Operations & Compliance Betsy Willey – Head of Netball Chris Warner – Head of Tennis
INTERNAL APPOINTMENTS – PREP Christina Conner – Kingfishers Deputy Head, Pastoral Amanda Grieves – Head of Lower School & Head of Troy
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Chrissy Reeves – Kingfishers Deputy Head, Academic Robert Wells – Deputy Head, Operations