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Malcolm Johnston, Director of Operations
Malcolm joined Nene Education Trust in June 2023, having come from a standalone Academy, where he was the Business Manager and named Chief Financial Officer.
Previously, Malcolm was Business Development Manager at a Multi-Academy Trust, responsible for the strategic business development of 11 schools. Malcolm holds a Level 7 qualification in School Financial and Operational Leadership from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA), along with a BA (Hons) Professional Studies degree, focused on Business Administration and Management from the University of East Anglia.
Malcolm is an experienced Senior Leader with a demonstrated history of working across primary and secondary education providers in a variety of roles. Malcolm has a vast knowledge of school business operations, including Financial, Human Resources, Administration, ICT, Catering and Estates (Health & Safety) management. Malcolm also has extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic business development, partnership development, fundraising, bid writing and events management.
