There is no biographical profile of the Principal on the College's website. This detail is from the 2024 announcement article and the portrait image is from an FE Week profile article:

Martin has had an impressive career, not only leading a number of respected colleges – but also taking on a national role as FE Special Adviser with the FE Commissioner.

Specialist Areas of Knowledge

Education, quality, assessment, strategy, leadership, change management.

College Principal and CEO Laurel is responsible for the development and delivery of outstanding provision for college apprentices, full time learners aged 16-18 years, full time and part time adult education learners and higher skills learners. As CEO Laurel reports directly to the Chair of Governors and has full executive responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the College. Working closely with the Deputy Principal, College Directors and managers across the college, the Principal leads on the development and implementation of cross college quality and business improvement strategies. Working alongside the Corporation and senior colleagues, the College Principal plays a pivotal role in the determination and oversight of the strategic development of Bath College.