Parvez Akhtar

Parvez Akhtar
Trustee

Parvez has worked in industry for the past 25 years at senior managerial or leadership level for companies such as Ford, Jaguar Landrover, Caterpillar and Iveco group. He brings a wealth of experience in technical, strategic and commercial activities as well as in recruiting, building and successfully leading teams in the UK and internationally.

Parvez said “ My motivation for wanting to be Trustee is shaped by my own experience of education in the state sector, particularly for those from BAME background. My children and I have gone through all the tiers of council run schools in Bedford. I have also served as a governor at Biddenham school. This experience coupled with the understanding I have developed from my career in industry and academia, has given me a comprehensive understanding of the entire education system from primary and secondary education through to undergraduate and postgraduate studies. I would like to use this experience to help change the life prospects of children”.