Paul Wheeler

Chief Operating Officer, East Midlands Academy Trust

I joined the Trust in January 2018 and am proud of the way we have developed with a focus on delivering an inclusive education to all no matter what background or ability. We are dedicated to all within our trust from the students we serve to the staff working with us to ensure we all can be the best that we can be and have a commitment to lifelong learning. I have developed my knowledge over a 45-year period and have a successful track record of business transformation in the private sector, higher education and central government. I have worked in the academy sector for the last 10 years using my knowledge and experience to support our #EMATter community. I provide advice and support to the wider sector through being a school resource management adviser on behalf of the DfE, I chair the local Schools Forum and am a member of the LGPS pensions committee.

Hall 10a

1 Series four

Leading through change: Unlocking operational efficiencies with the power of data

In recent research led by IRIS Education, over four fifths of education leaders cited budget constraints as a core challenge. This session will provide practical strategies and real-world insights into how to operate more efficiently, gain greater financial visibility, and help future-proof your trust’s success. Aimed at small to mid-size trusts, and those with ambition to grow – trust leaders will walk away with actionable takeaways to drive capacity, improve efficiency, and create the conditions where schools, and their pupils, can flourish.