Trust Leadership Team

Nys has been CEO of Salterns Trust since January 2021. From 2014 until 2021, she has enjoyed the privilege of being Headteacher of Admiral Lord Nelson School, following several senior leadership roles there after originally joining the school as Head of Mathematics in 1998. Nys believes passionately in the power of education to transform children’s life chances and has worked collaboratively to promote inclusive education in Portsmouth for many years, leading the Portsmouth Education Partnership’s Inclusion group. With an adult son just having left home to study at university, Nys now likes to spend her free time practising yoga, sea swimming and walking outdoors in the beautiful areas surrounding her home in Chichester.

Vicky joined Salterns Trust in November 2023 as our Chief Finance Officer. With nearly 30 years accounting experience, the last sixteen being in the Higher Education sector, Vicky brings a wealth of finance knowledge and experience to the Trust. With a particular focus on process improvement, Vicky champions efficiency within financial processes and applies her personal interest in Counter Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering initiatives into a proactive approach towards risk mitigation and compliance, reflecting her commitment to maintaining and enhancing financial integrity and transparency. Outside work, Vicky enjoys riding her motorbikes and spending time with her family and numerous pets!  

Robin joined the Trust in 2022 as the Chief Operating Officer and now also holds the role of Deputy CEO. With an extensive career in governance within local authorities and other public bodies his main responsibilities include overseeing the Governance and compliance aspects of the Trusts work, leading on key strategies such as Estates and Digital and serving as the Trust Data Protection Officer and its Company Secretary. Robin is a father of two, with one child still in education at ALNS. In his spare time, he enjoys theatre visits, exploring the two National Parks that sit just outside Portsmouth and walking the local coastlines. 

Zia found her passion for HR and employment law whilst studying at Southampton University back in 2008. She has over 29 years’ experience in management positions in a range of sectors including large commercial organisations. Her role is to provide strategic people planning for the future of the Trust including digital, talent planning and employee development. Zia applies her skills and knowledge to strive for excellence in providing an outstanding service to the Trust's stakeholders. Outside work, Zia enjoys spending time with her daughters, and extended family. Zia joined the Trust in June 2024. 

James joined the Trust in November 2022 as the Trust Network Manager. He has over 20 years’ experience working in schools and businesses and is passionate about digital technology and delivering excellent IT services. His main responsibilities are strategic development of ICT capacity, and oversight of all aspects of implementing and developing the Trust's current and future IT services. James is a father of two, who lives locally, and enjoys visiting the local area’s many historical sites. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the cinema and spending time with his family. 

Charlotte joined the Trust in 2022. Her role is to provide advice and support to the board and governing bodies on legal and procedural issues as well as maintaining records and recording the minutes of meetings. She has over 25 years’ experience in project management in a variety of key roles at major local companies. Charlotte is a mother of twins, who both attended ALNS and went on to study at Portsmouth University.