Members
Zahid Hamid - Member (CHAIR)
Zahid came to the UK as the child of an economic migrant in 1962 and grew up in Sheffield and Gainsborough. After university he worked for over 20 years at Sheffield Education Department, then directly for the black communities in Yorkshire and afterwards for a national environmental charity. His roles have ranged from project worker to senior manager, chief executive and back after 30 years, (by choice), to project worker.
David Drayson - Member
David is a former Pharmacist and Area Manager for Boots the Chemist. He has substantial experience as a school Governor, Academy and Multi-Academy Trust Trustee/Director and Member. He has been Chair of Brigantia Learning Trust since its inception in 2014.
Doug Liversidge CBE - Member
Doug is a prominent businessman and former Chairman of several Yorkshire companies. He is also a former Chairman of the Sheffield TEC, South Yorkshire LSC and Cutlers Company Education Committee.