Governance (ID 1017)

• Pavan Polavaram
  Chair of Governors
  Pavan Polavaram

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  Pavan is a seasoned expert in the financial services industry, bringing over 20 years of experience across payments, banking, fintech, and regulatory technology. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant in Solution Management, Pavan leads product strategy and go-to-market execution for global payments solutions and partner integrations.

  Throughout his career, Pavan has held senior roles at major banks and financial institutions, with a strong focus on real-time payments, open banking, compliance, and digital transformation. He is known for his ability to build scalable and secure payment ecosystems, often collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complex solutions in fast-paced, regulated environments.

  With an academic foundation in engineering and management, Pavan continues to stay at the forefront of industry innovation through ongoing professional development in fintech and emerging banking technologies.

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  Francis is passionate about education with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of roles in further education at London South East Colleges (LSEC). He brings with him a solid foundation of Quality Assurance processes, digital proficiency in managing Virtual Learning Environments and experience of developing teaching, learning and assessment with lecturers. Francis formally was staff Governor at the College at the time of the merger and is keen to offer support to develop governance within the wider LSEAT group and to act as a "critical friend" to the school leadership.

  Francis is especially interested in driving innovation through digital tools, and contribute to reducing workloads, personalising the learning experience and supporting learners to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their social background or ability.

• Francis Coyne
  Community Governor
  Francis Coyne

  Francis is passionate about education with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of roles in further education at London South East Colleges (LSEC). He brings with him a solid foundation of Quality Assurance processes, digital proficiency in managing Virtual Learning Environments and experience of developing teaching, learning and assessment with lecturers. Francis formally was staff Governor at the College at the time of the merger and is keen to offer support to develop governance within the wider LSEAT group and to act as a "critical friend" to the school leadership.

  Francis is especially interested in driving innovation through digital tools, and contribute to reducing workloads, personalising the learning experience and supporting learners to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their social background or ability.