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Leadership Team


Our leadership team is responsible for the delivery of the DN Colleges Group strategic plan to transform our communities through learning.

John Rees

Principal and Chief Executive Officer of DN Colleges Group

John is Principal and Chief Executive Officer of DN Colleges Group, which incorporates North Lindsey and Doncaster Colleges. John joined DN Colleges Group as Chief Executive in August 2022 and has worked in the FE sector for the last 26 years. He started his career in teaching roles in Lincolnshire, before progressing into curriculum management and then into senior leadership roles in Warwickshire and West Yorkshire.

Barrie Shipley

Chief Operating Officer - Finance & Infrastructure

Barrie Shipley has been Director of Finance and Procurement for DN Colleges Group since July 2019, taking on additional responsibilities for Internal Audit, Risk Management, Estates, Facilities and Sustainability from August 2021.

Rachel Maguire

Chief Operating Officer - People & Information

Rachel Maguire commenced the role of Chief Operating Officer - People & Information at DN Colleges group in June 2021, joining us with a wealth of knowledge and experience having previously held leadership roles in a number of private and public sector businesses.

Danny Fenwick

Deputy Principal of DN Colleges Group

Danny Fenwick is Deputy Principal of DN Colleges Group and is responsible for all of Curriculum and Quality across Further and Higher Education. Danny joined the College in 2007 as a part-time lecturer in Social Science and Health & Social Care and since then has progressed into Curriculum Management roles, Senior Leadership roles and is now part of the Executive Team.