Message from the Chair of the Trust Board

20 July 2021

Lisa Sarikaya, Chief Operations Officer The St. Bart’s Multi-Academy Trust

Dear All

“I am extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Sarikaya as joint Chief Executive Officer of the St. Bart’s Multi-Academy trust. Lisa has been Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer for two years.

The Board has decided to move to a joint Chief Executive Officer structure with Lisa partnering our current Chief Executive Officer, Chris Brislen.

After a rigorous selection process the Board of Trustees was confidently able to appoint Lisa to this new role. Lisa, has delivered many successes to the St. Bart’s MAT. Lisa and Chris will continue as a leadership unit with a track record of effective and collaborative decision making.

In making this appointment the Board have recognised the success of multidimensional leadership development within the Trust”.

Kindest regards,

Johnny Anderson

Chair of the Trust Board