Richard Astle – Member

Current role in or relationship with school

• Local business owner

Governor, educational and school leadership experience

• Marketing and PR support for four multi academy trusts across Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Professional experience

• British diplomat 1988-97
• Director of Corporate Affairs, Pearl Assurance, 1997-2003
• Owner/MD Athene Communications 2003-present

Professional and education qualifications

• BA Hons Modern History Oxford University, 1983-86
• Member Chartered Institute of Public Relations

Community involvement

• Chair Natural Cambridgeshire, 2015-present
• Chair, Shine, national charity for spina bifida and hydrocephalus – 2003-16
• Co-ordinator, Langdyke Countryside Trust
• Trustee, Vivacity, Culture and Leisure Trust 2011-15

Skills and expertise in relation to school governance

• Strategic planning
• Change management
• Communications
• Community engagement
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Parent engagement