Trustees
The Foundation is very fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Trustees, with a wealth of knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors including education, business, and law.
They give very generously of their time and are focused on acting in the very best interests of the Foundation.
From time to time we look to recruit new members to the Board of Trustees, if you would be interested in finding out more about this please visit the 'Join Us' page by clicking here or email foundationoffice@princethorpe.co.uk for an informal discussion.
What is it like being a Trustee?
Rowland Johnson
I joined as a trustee back in May 2023, prior to that I had been Chair of the Development Board, lending a hand with the fundraising side of the organisation. My very first understanding of the Foundation however was as a parent, all four of my children have attended Crackley Hall and Princethorpe, two of them still attend the College.
Prior to my personal involvement I had very much seen the Foundation through the lens of my children and their experiences, but I must say now having had a greater insight into how the organisation is run, I have been blown away by how professional, business like and strategic it is. Independent education is certainly no sleepy back water.
I have felt really welcomed by my fellow trustees and the senior team, the atmosphere is very collaborative, and you are really encouraged to get involved as much as you are able. I serve on the IT and Finance Committees and the Sustainability Board, reflecting my business background, skills and interests.
With the IT Committee I am currently focused on a review of the relevance of AI to the Foundation and how this can best be harnessed to positive effect. It is great to be involved in some cutting-edge thinking and to feel like I am making a real impact. I can really say it is a privilege to play my part in supporting an organisation that I really believe in.
Commodore Bernard Warner
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Qualifications:
Master Mariner
Profile:
I retired in 2011 after 45 years at sea, spending the last 17 years as a Captain with P&O, Princess Cruises and Cunard Line.
In 2007 appointed Commodore Cunard Line (Senior Captain of the Fleet). I served my final 6 years in command of R.M.S Queen Mary 2, carrying up to 3000 passengers and 1200 crew members on voyages throughout the world.
Both my sons were educated at Princethorpe College and the youngest was a Teaching Assistant 2012/13.
I am delighted to have been invited to the Board of Trustees and look forward to continuing my association with the Princethorpe Foundation.