Home About FRA Full Time Courses Short Courses Academy Life Joining FRA News & Events Business FAQs Home > About FRA > Our Governors Our Governors Kim Longman has been Chair of the FRA since its inception, having taken a lead role in its formation and development. Previously a HR career professional and for 17 years Group HR Director at Arcadia, she now runs her own consultancy business. Karen Dennison is Principal at the FRA. She was previously Associate Dean at London College of Fashion (University of the Arts London), where she worked for 18 years, specialising in vocational education for FE and HE. Martin Gibson is General Manager, Central Merchandise Planning at George at Asda. He was previously with Marks & Spencer, as Head of Merchandising and before that as Head of Finance, Planning and Operations. Martin is Chair of the FRA Audit Committee. Andrew Hughes is Dean of the School of Management & Science, London College of Fashion. His previous roles include Course Director for BA in Fashion Management at LCF, and before that Senior Lecturer in Finance, prior to which he worked in Secondary Education for over ten years. David Kaye is a partner in Harper McLeod LLP and Head of its Retail and Franchising Department. He specialises in Retail Franchising and Business Law and acts as Company Secretary to various retail companies. He also acts as legal advisor in Scotland to the British Franchise Association. Elizabeth Reid has wide-ranging experience of education leadership, having held senior positions in Local Government and educational organisations. Most recently, these have included Chief Executive of the Specialists Schools and Academies Trust, Governor of the University of the Arts London and Governor of City & Islington College. Stephen Reid is Deputy Vice-Chancellor Strategic Development at University of the Arts London. Stephen has a career background in broadcasting, having worked for Granada Television and the BBC. Other previous roles include Programme Director at Imperial College and Director of Operations at Imperial Business School. Jon Richens is a qualified accountant and is the Finance Director of Wallis, part of the Arcadia Group. He has previously been Finance Director / Commercial Director across a number of the Arcadia brands over the last twelve years. Elizabeth Rouse is Vice Chair. She has a long career and extensive experience in education management. Her previous roles have included Head of College at London College of Communication, Deputy Rector Academic at the University of the Arts London and Dean of Academic Development at London College of Fashion. David Shepherd is Chief Operating Officer for Trading at Arcadia, with a strong focus on growing the group's e-commerce and international business. He was previously Managing Director of Topman, and has spent his career working in fashion retail with Arcadia. David is also a trustee of the Fashion and Textile Children's Trust. Caryn Swart is Director of Information, Planning and Performance at Barking & Dagenham College and was previously Chief Information Officer at City & Islington College. David Walmsley is Director M&S.com at Marks and Spencer. David has worked across retail, publishing, advertising and financial services. His previous roles include Director of eCommerce at Dixon Stores Group, Head of Web Selling and Customer Services at John Lewis, Head of Marketing at Xbridge and Head of eDevelopment at Yell. About FRA Our Sponsors Retail Supporters Other Supporters Support For Students Supporting FRA Working With Us Working At FRA Contact Us Our Governors About FRA Retail Supporters Other Supporters Support For Students Supporting FRA Working With Us Working At FRA Contact Us Full Courses What Course For You? 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