Executive Team
Led by our Principal and Chief Executive, Sam Wright, the executive team is responsible for all aspects of College life and our future direction.
Principal & Chief Executive
Sam Wright became the Principal & Chief Executive of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group following the merger between Selby and Wakefield Colleges on 1st March 2022.
Group Executive Director: Student Experience & Support
Clare has worked in the further education sector for almost 25 years, spending the last decade at Wakefield College leading on Student Experience and Support.
Group Executive Director: External Relations & Development
Lorraine has worked in the further education sector for more than 20 years. Lorraine joined Wakefield College in 2021 to project manage the merger with Selby College to form the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group in 2022.
Group Executive Director: Curriculum & Quality Standards
Lisa has worked in the further education sector for more than 20 years. Students and teachers are at the heart of her strategic management.
Group Executive Director: People
Karen has worked in human resources and staff development for 30 years, spending the last two decades overseeing Human Resources at Wakefield College.
Group Executive Director: Finance & Resources
Caroline is a qualified public finance accountant and has worked across the public sector for more than 20 years. Caroline joined in 2025 to lead the Finance and Resources function.
