Lawrence Foley is the Chief Executive of Future Academies, a multi-academy trust with schools across London and Hertfordshire. He leads the trust’s strategic vision, which blends academic excellence with character education and civic responsibility. Lawrence is also a trustee of GAIN (Girls Are Investors), a charity working to improve gender diversity in investment management by inspiring and supporting young women to pursue careers in the field. Prior to his current role, he held senior leadership positions in both schools and central trust teams, with particular focus on curriculum design, educational improvement, and system leadership. He is a passionate advocate for high expectations, inclusive practice, and the transformative power of education.