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Christine Whatford CBE

Christine Whatford

Christine is an experienced manager who was a Director of departments in three London councils, being responsible for budgets up to £150 million and the management of up to 1500 staff.

She has been especially successful in Interim Director roles, both in education and children’s services. Her success as an interim was formally recognised when she received the SOLACE Interim Manager of the Year Award in 2009 in the Education Health and Social Care category.

Christine was formerly a secondary head teacher, a sector where she has considerable experience. Christine undertakes assignments across the whole education age range and the broader children’s agenda, both in schools, colleges and universities, in local government and in central government.

Details of Trusteeships:

  • Mytime Active (Leisure Trust)