The WMG Academy for Young Engineers is overseen by the WMG Academy Trust. The Trust is made up members from industry and the University of Warwick who have led the development of the WMG Academy and who oversee its running from a strategic perspective. The Trust Board is complemented by a Local Governing Body (LGB).
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers
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Coventry
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More information about the WMG Academy Trust Board can be found here.
Jamie King – Chair of Coventry Local Governing Body
Jamie is the Senior Policy and Engagement Adviser at the University of Warwick, responsible for undertaking political engagement and developing policy solutions in support of the University of Warwick’s strategy. His higher education career began in 2021 on a fast-track leadership development programme, and prior to his current role he has led numerous strategic initiatives across the institution, from community engagement to facilities management. Jamie is a qualified project manager and graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA(Hons) in Politics and International Studies. Jamie joined the Local Governing Body of WMG Academy (Coventry) in May 2022, becoming Chair of the Coventry Local Governing Body and joining the Board of Trustees in October 2025.
Local Governing Body
Jamie King (Chair)
Prof Juergen Branke (Vice Chair)
Dr Freeha Azmat
John Dodge
Simeon Olusola Labiran
Mehul Chhatbar
Alison Kilby
Chris Innes
Robert Grute (Staff Governor)
Attendees
- Stewart Tait – Chief Executive Officer
- Adele Wallis – Associate Principal
WMG Academy Trust Board
Christine Ennew, Chair of Trust Board
Sally Lucas
Rachel Cooper
Nicola Constant
Stewart Tait
Jenny McMillan
Pippa Glover
Richard Earp
Jamie King
Declarations Of Interest
Coventry Governors Declarations of Interest Table 2024-2025
The WMG Academy Trust Board oversees governance across the entire trust, with some powers and responsibilities delegated to committees, sub-committees and local governing bodies. You can find out more about the overall governance structure below and about the local governing bodies for each academy by clicking on the respective academy below.
Overarching WMG Academy Trust Governance Structure
WMG Academy Solihull Local Governing Body
Meeting Attendance
Coventry Local Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2024-2025
Meeting Minutes
Parents can request access to meeting minutes by emailing [email protected]