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Kelly Fountain

This biographical profile is from the 2024 appointment article.

Kelly, former Vice Principal for Academic Services at NPTC Group of Colleges, will take up the position in January 2024.

Kelly will bring more than 20 years’ experience to the role, with a proven track record of strong strategic leadership and management, and a breadth and depth of senior experience in complex and multi-faceted organisations.

As Principal, Kelly will have overall responsibility for the daily operations across the College’s six campuses. Her focus will include the implementation and monitoring of the College’s strategic plan, maintaining high academic standards, enhancing the quality of the student experience, and promoting a culture of well-being for staff and students.

Kelly takes on the role from current Principal Mark Jones, who will continue as the College’s Chief Executive Officer with responsibility for overall strategies, as well as the development of new business and key partnerships.

Kelly’s career in the further education sector spans both England and Wales and is marked by many achievements. Notable among these are her contributions to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning and improving the educational experience for learners, leading on strategic mergers, developing and implementing college wide strategies, and representing the FE sector at prestigious events like the National Adult Learning Conference.

Previous Principals/CEOs

Mark Jones

Mark is Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Gower College Swansea. Prior to returning to Swansea Mark had been Principal of Bridgend College for 8 years. Mark is a qualified teacher as well as being a qualified chartered accountant.