Governing Board

Meet Our Governors

Mark Snell - Chair of Governors and UK Education Director

Mark has worked in education for 30 years. Prior to joining Inspired as UK Education Director in September 2023, Mark was Headmaster of Wetherby School Notting Hill for 15 years, and Deputy Head for two. With extensive experience in all aspects of academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision, Mark was also Executive Headmaster of Wetherby School Kensington from September 2022 until April 2023. Mark also brings to governance his experience as Head of Mathematics at King’s College Junior School, Wimbledon for five years and Head of House, at Westminster Under School and Eaton House the Manor.

Kathleen Mitchell - Chief Executive Officer - UK

With over 25 years of experience, Kathleen brings a wealth of expertise in leading customer-centric organisations and driving business success to the role of CEO for the UK.

Kathleen was Commercial Director at John Lewis, where she led the transformation of customer propositions across home, fashion, beauty, and technology—helping to modernise one of the UK’s most trusted heritage brands. Her career spans iconic global businesses, including L’Oréal, Accessorize, and the fashion start-up Stella & Dot, where she played a key role in scaling the business into one of Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies.

A passionate, creative, and resourceful leader, Kathleen has an impressive track record of delivering strong and consistent business growth across global consumer brands. She holds a BA in Economics and Politics from Trinity College Dublin.

Graham Able - Governor

Graham was Chief Executive Officer of the Alpha Plus Group of schools from 2009-2014 and then became Deputy Chairman. Prior to that, he spent 40 years teaching in independent schools, the last 21 as a Headmaster in London. He retired from the Mastership of Dulwich College in August 2009. He is a former Chairman of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference and was President of the International Boys’ Schools’ Coalition for 3 years. A keen sportsman, he is a member of MCC.

Jez Prior - Safeguarding Governor

Jez is the Global Safeguarding Lead for Inspired and is based in London, UK. Jez was the Head of Safeguarding in Education for West Sussex County Council for six years. Before this position, he served as a senior detective with Sussex Police, leading the county's multi-agency safeguarding response hub. Jez has overseen many significant investigations and is a highly experienced safeguarding inspection and audit officer. Jez has worked very closely with schools throughout his career, including as Chair of Governors. Jez has lectured nationally and internationally on the development of child protection processes within schools and other agencies. He strives to highlight the importance of placing the needs of the child at the centre of safeguarding procedures.