About Us

Proud Believers in the Value of Education

	DAVID SYKES – JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR David joined FE Associates in November 2015 and as Joint Managing Director has responsibility for the development and growth of FE Associates. As a further education and skills specialist with a background in colleges and private training providers, David has a deep understanding of the needs of the sector and supports customers to ensure their organisations are receiving the support and expertise to succeed in today’s challenging environment.
	MATT ATKINSON – JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR Matt Atkinson joined FE Associates in August 2016 and is jointly responsible for the development and growth of FE Associates. With recent and successful Principal/Chief Executive experience in colleges behind him, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the sector and the support needed for colleges to succeed. Matt heads up the consultancy and structural change solutions division of FE Associates.
	JUDITH RICHARDSON – OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Judith has served in leadership roles with FE Associates since 2008. Co-ordinating our operations and services to clients, Judith is well respected and well-known to colleges up and down the country. Judith is responsible for maintaining contact with our clients and consultants and ensures the smooth operation of our Head Office function in Bristol.
	LEE RUDGE – FINANCE DIRECTOR Lee has worked at FE Associates and its predecessor organisations since 2004. With an excellent understanding of the needs of the further education and skills sector, Lee is responsible for ensuring the organisation meets its objectives, provides cost effective solutions and responds to internal and external demands.
	EDD BROWN - OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Edd joined FE Associates in September 2016 as Operations Director for Quality Improvement. Edd’s role is to project manage support programmes for providers who aim to improve their teaching, learning and assessment practice. Before joining FE Associates Edd spent 13 years at Weston College where he was Improving Teaching and Learning Manager. During Edd’s time at Weston College it became a Grade 1, achieved teaching school status as well as winning two TES Awards - including College of the Year 2015 - and two Beacon Awards.
	RICHARD BUTCHER - PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR Richard joined FE Associates in Janaury 2018 as Partnerships Director. Richard's role is to build sustainable relationships across the sector. Richard has 18 years of experience in the FE and Skills sector and 10 years of senior management experience.