Meet the Central Team

Tracy Webb - Chief Executive Officer

Tracy Webb is an experienced Headteacher. Tracy was a strategic member of a large Teaching School Alliance and held a lead role in school to school support. She is an Associate School Improvement Adviser for a Local Authority and was previously a National Leader of Education. She has experience of supporting a number of Primary Schools to improve outcomes for pupils. Tracy became the CEO for the Concordia Multi Academy Trust in September 2018.    

Simon Faircloth - Chief Operating Officer

Simon joined our Trust in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer to support us in leading our business functions and supporting growth, strategy and compliance and his role has extended to be responsible for financial operations across the Trust. Simon brings 20 years operational and strategic experience from the legal and financial services sectors.

Lisa Cresswell - Finance Manager

Lisa became the Finance Manager for the Trust in September 2018. Prior to becoming part of the central team, Lisa worked at Wolverham Primary School for 13 years. She is experienced in all aspects of school life and has also been a Governor and a clerk to Governors.  Lisa continues to work closely with both the CEO and the CFO and provides financial support to all administration staff across the Trust. Her key roles are to maintain the accounts, assist the CFO with annual budget setting and provide assistance with ESFA returns and other mandatory compliance.

Nicola Stewart - Governance Professional and Administrator

Nicola joined the Trust in 2022 to develop Governance across the Trust. Nicola has worked as a professional clerk for several years and has a wealth of experience in Clerking. She is also an experienced administrator and supports the central team.

Steve Randles - Trust Business Manager

Steve joined the central team in 2022 having worked at one of our schools for several years as a School Business Manager. Steve brings education and private sector experience to support several of our schools as their business manager.

Caroline Broadley - Human Resources Coordinator

Caroline joined the team in 2024 bringing HR Advisory experience from private and public sector organisations, specifically within a social care setting. Her key role is the coordination of the HR function supporting the schools to provide a comprehensive service. 

Sara Lawrenson - Director of Education

Sara Lawrenson is an experienced Headteacher. Sara was the strategic lead of a National Support School and a National Leader in Education.  Previously she was a Senior School Improvement Adviser for a Local Authority. Sara has a proven background in improving schools. Sara enjoys facilitating the NPQH programme and coaching new and experienced school leaders. Sara became the Director of Education for the Concordia Multi Academy Trust in September 2024.  

Lee Taylor - Chief Financial Officer

Lee joined our Trust in 2024 as Chief Finance Officer to lead on financial strategy and compliance across the Trust. Lee brings more than 25 years financial experience from across the business world ranging from construction, including schools, to the airline industry.