This week’s movers and shakers include a tiramisu-obsessed finance boss, a ballroom dancer and a leader who had tea with then-prime minister Tony Blair. This column is our regular guide to who is moving where in the schools community. We are keen to hear about appointments at a senior level. Please send submissions to news@schoolsweek.co.uk with ‘Movers and shakers’ in the subject line. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in Bridget Harrison Trust director of school improvement, Diamond Learning Partnership Trust Start date January 2027 Current role Deputy chief executive officer, ACT Multi Academy Trust Interesting fact Bridget once had ambitions of pursuing a career in politics and even had tea with the then prime minister, Tony Blair, at Number 10. She later became disillusioned with politics and decided that working with children might be preferable to working with politicians. Jesse White Chief financial officer, E-ACT Start date September Previous role Chief financial officer, Orion Education Interesting fact Jesse is mildly obsessed with tiramisu and has an unofficial league table running in his head. In April, he even managed to try a slice of the world's longest tiramisu. His favourite, though, still comes from a supermarket. Fiona Skinner Specialist education director, E-ACT Start date September Previous role Headteacher, Fosse Way School, Somerset Interesting fact When Fiona’s not working, you'll usually find her embracing 'The Good Life' with her family, tending her garden allotment, looking after six chickens and keeping up with her energetic Vizslador dog. Helen Pratten Chief executive officer, Abbey Multi Academy Trust Start date May Previous role Co-chief executive officer, Abbey Multi Academy Trust Interesting fact Helen once spent many weekends competing in ballroom and Latin dance at regional and national level, including Blackpool which was her favourite venue. Alan Wood Chair of trustee board, Right to Succeed Start date October Previous role Solihull commissioner for children's services Interesting fact Alan is one of 10 children. He has also ridden stages of the Tour de France road-cycling race - not in the race itself, but during an amateur event a day before the professionals rode them.