John has more than 30 years’ experience, mainly in outstanding General Further Education Colleges in the South West.

He held the post of Principal of Yeovil College since January 2014, following a role as Vice Principal for Curriculum and Quality of Swindon College.

John also worked at Bridgwater and South Devon Colleges, as Head of Motor Vehicle, Construction & Engineering and Head of Technology respectively.

John has a wealth of experience in developing and leading improvements at each of the Colleges that he has worked.

He has spoken at numerous national conferences on how to become an outstanding college.

John has a close connection to the region and understands the role that an inspiring and outstanding college can play in the local and business community.

John joined the board in September 2019.

He is a director of CCMS (2000) Limited (the College’s subsidiary company which operates Concorde recruitment agency).

There is no biographical profile of the Principal on the College's website. This one is from the National Lobster Hatchery's website.

Phil focuses on training , education and knowledge exchange with businesses, policy makers and aspiring students in agriculture and land-based industries. Bicton College, Duchy College and the Rural Business School now supports a huge range of industry and academic partners in training, organic research, horticulture and diversification activities. Translating expertise covering a range of subjects, from the transfer of emerging technologies to farming business strategies and agricultural management policy. He is also a board member of the Agri-Food Charities Partnership. Phil advises the NLH on partnership activities and the planning and funding of research and education projects.