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John Widdowson

HEFCE Board Member
Biography and registered interests

John Widdowson CBE

John Widdowson is the Principal of New College Durham. He began his career as a lawyer in local government after which he held a series of teaching posts. He chairs the Mixed Economy Group of colleges and is a member of the Board of the Association of Colleges.

He is married with three children and takes an active interest in a range of local organisations.

Date appointed to the Board: 1 January 2009 for three years.

Organisation in which interest exists Nature of interest (directorship, shareholding, membership, etc.)
New College Durham Principal and Chief Executive
Association of Colleges Director
Mixed Economy Group Chair
Council for Industry and HE Member
HE Academy - HE in FE Board Member
County Durham 14-19 Partnership Member
The New Academy Trust (Stanley) Director
New College Durham Academies Trust Member and Director


Last updated July 2011