Jonny Cowlin

General Manager, Access Technology Group

Jonny brings powerful commercial insight to the education sector, working closely with schools, academies and trusts to help them think more strategically about growth and improve operations. With over 15 years’ experience leading global technology and SaaS organisations, he has transformed teams, modernised strategies and delivered significant growth in complex environments. Over the past year, Jonny has applied this expertise directly to education, helping leaders optimise processes and free up resources so funding can be reinvested where it matters most, supporting teaching, learning and student success. As panel host, he guides discussion with clarity and purpose.

Digital and Technology

1 Breakout sessions: Series one

Access Education: Connected by design – Building the joined-up trust

What does it actually look like when finance, HR, payroll and operations stop working in silos and start working as one? In this product showcase session, trust leaders will share how they are using the Access Education platform to connect core business functions, improve visibility across their organisations and reduce duplicated processes. We will explore their implementation journey, the lessons learnt along the way, and the operational impact of having more connected data and workflows across the trust. The session will also include a demonstration of the platform in practice. Ideal for CFOs, COOs, finance directors, trust business leaders and operations leaders. Session speakers to be confirmed.