Governors

The Right Reverend David J Conner

KCVO, MA, Dean of Windsor

As Dean of Windsor, David Conner is also the Registrar of the Order of the Garter and a domestic chaplain to HM the Queen.

Julie Cornell

BA

With expertise in alumni relations, development, fundraising and communications in independent schools, Julie Cornell chairs the Nominations Committee and sits on the Strategy and Development Committee.

Keith Dixon

LLB

Keith Dixon is a senior associate in the High Wycombe branch of Kidd Rapinet Solicitors. Out of hours he has a number of sporting interests, especially trail running and rowing, and competes regularly in events that promise a bit of a challenge. He is also involved with several local charities, in both advisory and operational roles.

Canon Hueston E Finlay

MA, PhD

Canon Dr Hueston Finlay is currently Canon Treasurer for the College of St George and member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee. Cannon Finlay holds the position of Warden, St George’s House and was formerly Dean of Chapel and Director of Studies at Magdalene College, Cambridge.

Sophie Green

BSc Econ (Hons)

Sophie Green has been a proud member of the teaching profession for over 25 years, including eight years at St George’s where she became Director of Studies and member of the SLT. After leaving St George’s she became Headmistress of Herries Prep School in Cookham Dean for six years and is now Headmistress at Godstowe Preparatory school for girls.

Stephen C I Jones

BA (Hons), MSc, MLitt

Stephen Jones is the Warden (Headmaster) at St Edward’s School, Oxford. St Edward’s is one of the “destination” schools for many generations of St George’s pupils.

Steve MacKenzie

BSc, BEng, MEng, MBA

Joining Council in November 2016, Steve’s career has been in the technology industry and is currently Education Director for Apple UK. Steve is also a former parent of St George’s. Steve is a member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee.

Canon Martin Poll

BA (Hons), CTh

Martin Poll is both Chaplain to the Great Park and Canon Chaplain. He is a member of the Education and Staffing Committee and the Strategy and Development Committee.

Canon Dr Mark Powell

BSc, MA, PhD

Mark Powell is Canon Steward of St George’s Chapel and chairs the Safeguarding Committee. Prior to joining the College of St George, he was Rector of four rural communities in Derbyshire

Barbara Salisbury

ACRM, LRAM, PGCE

Barbara has been a teacher at the Abbey School Reading for a number of years and as a former Head of Instrumental Music with several years as a Pastoral Lead brings valuable experience from the education sector to the School Council. Barbara sits on the Education and Staffing Committee.

Helen Sandom

BSc (Hons)

Helen joined the School Council in November 2016, bringing extensive experience in strategy, marketing and HR. A former St George’s parent, Helen has worked with a wide range of organisations, including St George’s House. Helen sits on the Finance and General Purposes Committee.

Martin Stanford – Chairman

Martin Stanford has had a career in broadcasting, most recently as a TV presenter with Sky News. He chairs the Strategy and Development Committee and is a member of the Nominations Committee and the Finance and General Purposes Committee.

Dr Ian Swan

MEng

Dr Ian Swan has been teaching Mathematics at Eton College for the last seven years and leads a team of Mathematics Masters who mark Eton’s Common Entrance papers. He is deputy Housemaster in Baldwin’s Bec boarding house and teaches a wide range of sports.