The people at the top
Say ‘hi’ to our board. They're some of the best and brightest from across the education landscape and they're dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of learners and apprentices around the world.
Anna Tretheway
CHAIR
Anna Trethewey is Chief Strategy and Vocational Officer at AQA, having previously been Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategy at AQA. She joined AQA from Ofsted, where she was Deputy Director for Cross Remit Education Policy. Her previous roles include Head of Strategy at Ofsted, and Executive Director at the Centre for Education and Youth. She was also a teacher and school leader in London and Norwich, and she's a trustee at the Fair Education Alliance.
Emily Jones
DIRECTOR
Emily is a numbers girl. Acting as Director of Finance for one of the world’s largest Exam Boards, you’d expect nothing less than the laser focus she applies to the financial performance of both AQA and TQUK, supporting both Executive Teams to do their sums and make good financial decisions.
Emily’s experience is vast, with household names such as Kelloggs and the Co-op popping up on her CV (winning the award for ‘best previous job title’ with the enviable ‘Finance Manager – Snacks’). Her commitment to commerciality balanced with legal and regulatory requirements makes her the perfect Business Partner for the Training Qualifications UK Team.
Derek Richardson
DIRECTOR
Derek's been there, done that, and bought the t-shirt when it comes to qualifications. As Vice President and Senior Responsible Officer at Pearson, he powered the company's development and delivery of GCSEs, A-levels, BTECs, apprenticeships and international qualifications, helping the organisation thrive during his two decades of service.
Having worked with a wide range of foreign ministries, Derek’s one of the most well-travelled people we know (we’d love to see his passport!). As Managing Director of AQA Assessment Services Ltd, he brings every single air mile of that experience to the table, collaborating with us and everyone else in the AQA Group to offer emerging technology, assessment development, consultancy and research to the wider industry.
Andrew Walker
DIRECTOR
Andrew is our Managing Director and was responsible for first gaining our Ofqual approval in 2013. Since then, he has worked tirelessly steering the ship and building our team into what it is today: a global market leader across Awarding and EPA.
Andrew’s always had a hand in training and prior to establishing TQUK he was Operations Manager for the largest first aid training provider in England. Outside of work, he's a massive Man United fan, which causes more than a bit of friendly office banter when derby day comes around. He also enjoys the occasional round of golf and walking his two dogs, Hank and Walt.
Kelle McQuade
DIRECTOR
Kelle's our Chief Operating Officer and brings a wealth of experience, expertise and passion to the table (as well as the occasional, very welcome, cupcake). Thanks to thirteen years of service at an FE college, Kelle's been there, done that and probably has the t-shirt stashed away somewhere too.
She knows exactly what training providers and Apprentices need from EPA and is unwavering in her commitment to exceeding those expectations. Beyond the office, Kelle loves blasting out a bit of Cher, binge-watching the latest box sets and whipping up a storm with a baking tray and jarful of sprinkles.
