Sam Davis
Chief Financial Officer, Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
Sam Davis is the Chief Financial Officer of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust - a 35-school trust covering the length and breadth of Cornwall with a mix of primary and secondary schools. He has a range of experience across commercial and strategic finance, alongside hands on project and programme management delivery gained within the emergency services and NHS. Sam is a member of the Cornwall Schools Forum and sits on the Cornwall LGPS Board.
1 Workshop series three
Panel: What is the role of commercial leadership in education?
As the growth of school trusts continues in a tight fiscal climate, many finance and operations leaders are considering the role that commercial leadership can play in their schools’ sustainability and success. Our panel will share what commercial leadership means in their trusts, reflecting on the strategies that they are taking and their learnings along the way. This discussion will give insights into the scope of commercial leadership for trusts, the risks to be mitigated, and the potential benefits and opportunities for trusts in sustaining operations and increasing impact for children and young people.