Our Governing Body

Hatul is Group CEO of Orion Holdings (UK) Ltd and a Non-Executive Director at Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc, where he previously served as CEO from 2019 to 2025.

A qualified Pharmacist, he gained an Executive MBA from Warwick Business School and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in 2024.

He brings expertise in governance, strategic leadership and innovation in healthcare. Hatul is married with two daughters and enjoys sports and travelling.

Sits on:

• Education Committee

Paul is retired having spent 42 Years in the consulting Industry for Arthur Andersen, Andersen Consulting and Accenture.

He worked internationally across industries driving large scale change for client’s and within the company leading their European Financial Services Business before creating and leading their Global Market Maker Sales Organisation.

Sits on – Finance Committee

Governor since 2024.

Chairs:

• Health & Safety Committee

Simon is the Chair of the OMT Society and has been actively involved in OMT sporting sections including rugby, cricket and golf.

He has worked in the automotive retail sector as a Company Director and Business Consultant.

Sits on:

• Health & Safety Committee
• Development and Alumni Relations Committee
• Risk Committee

Governor since 2023.

Chairs:

• Development & Alumni Relations Committee

Chris is a chartered accountant, qualifying with Price Waterhouse where he worked in audit and subsequently business recovery.  From there he joined 3i, the FTSE100 private equity group, becoming a partner in their buyout business.  He is now an independent investor and business owner.

Chris is also trustee and treasurer at The Passage, a London based homelessness charity.

Sits on:

• Development and Alumni Relations Committee

Governor since 2023.

Michael has started his career as a teacher at RGS Newcastle, moving to Head of History and Boarding Housemaster at Christ College, Brecon before coming to Merchant Taylors’ School where he was Head of Sixth Form for five years.  From Merchant Taylors’, Michael joined Berkhamsted Schools Group as Headmaster (Sixth Form) in 2012, before becoming Vice Principal there in 2014.  He was also a Governor of a local school and is the Chair of the London Fees Assistance Consortium, a group that promotes awareness of transformative bursaries in independent schools for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.  In 2019 Michael moved to Brentwood School where he is currently Headmaster.

Sits on:

• Education Committee

Governor since 2021.

Varun is Director for Central Bank Digital Currency and Financial Market Infrastructure at Fireblocks, following a 14-year career as an Economist at the Bank of England.  He has an MA from Cambridge and an MSc from University College London.  He is an Old Merchant Taylor and has remained closely involved with the School since he left in 2003, primarily through the OMT Hockey Club.  He is a Trustee of the OMT Society and a Freeman of the Merchant Taylors’ Company and has three young children.

Sits on:

• Finance Committee
• Development and Alumni Relations Committee

Governor since 2021.

Chairs:

• Estates Committee

Jason has over 20 years’ experience as a Chartered Surveyor working mostly in Private Equity Real Estate with pan-European investment coverage.

Member of the Merchant Taylors’ Livery and serves on the Property Committee.  He is married with three children, with whom he enjoys walking and playing tennis and golf.

Sits on :

• Finance Committee
• Estates Committee

Governor since 2021.

Chairs:

• Finance Committee

Richard has been in the wealth management industry in the UK for almost 40 years managing assets for private individuals, trusts and charities.  Currently employed by Rathbones.

Served the Merchant Taylors’ livery since 1992 and on the Investment Committee having previously served on the Charity Committee.  Trustee/Director of estates in Derbyshire/Staffordshire and Scotland which encompasses land, investments and commercial property.  Richard is married with four children.

Sits on:

• Finance Committee
• Investment Committee
• Remuneration Committee

Governor since 2021.

Penny is a Head Master’s appointment to Merchant Taylors School and the Prep.

Following a career in banking, Penny spent 20 years working in primary schools.  Currently a Head Teacher , she has a passion for developing outstanding and forward-thinking educational provision.

Penny works to ensure her school delivers a creative, balanced and academically rigorous curriculum for all pupils, regardless of background.

Working closely with parents, listening to children, linking with local schools and businesses and valuing her wonderful staff, Penny seeks to maximise all the resources and skills available.

Penny has been an Educational Improvement partner for two local schools.

Chair of:

• Education Committee

Governor since 2020.

Lucinda is a Barrister and a Partner in City of London Disputes law firm, Enyo Law LLP, where she specialises in International Commercial Litigation.

Chairman of the Livery and Freeman’s Committee of the Merchant Taylor’s Company from 2022. Appointed to the Treasure Valuation Committee for England and Wales and Court Examiner.

Sits on:

• Estates Working Group

Governor since 2018.

Chairs:

• Investments Committee

James is CEO of Wren Sterling, a private equity backed financial planning company, following roles in investment banking, management consulting, private equity and insurance.

Liveryman of the Merchant Taylor’s Company.  Trustee and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.  Former Deputy Chairman of English Heritage and author of four thrillers.

Sits on:

• Investments Committee
• Nominations Committee

Governor since 2017.

Guy is the Chief Lending Officer at Hayfin Capital Management LLP.

Sits on:

• Finance Committee
• Investment Committee

Governor since 2015.

Safeguarding Governor

Jane is a solicitor who practised in criminal law. She was a prosecutor with Thames Valley Police, the Hong Kong Government and later the Crown Prosecution Service concentrating on youth courts. Until recently she was a prosecutor in local government.

Joined the Board of Northwood Prep School in 2009 and, as Co-Chair, was actively involved in the 2015 merger with Merchant Taylors’.

Sits on:

• Education Committee
• Remuneration Committee
• Nominations Committee

Governor since 2020.

Chairs:

• Remuneration Committee
• Nominations Committee

Andy has recently retired from the Royal Navy reaching the rank of Commodore, responsible for training, education policy and assurance.

He is Chair of a Multi Academy Trust in Portsmouth and a member of a university sponsored Primary School Academy.  He sits on the Defence Supplier Forum and leads the Apprenticeship Group.

Sits on:

• All Committees