This week’s movers and shakers include a trained opera singer and a leader who has “the art of asking great questions”. This column is our fortnightly 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 Liz Robinson National director for education transformation, Oasis Community Learning Start date September Previous role Chief executive officer, Big Education Interesting fact Liz is an obsessive cold water swimmer and can be found very early most mornings in Tooting Bec Lido. Liz is proud mum to two teenage girls and also a trained opera singer. John Macey Director of people and culture, Oasis Community Learning Start date July Previous role Director of people, SOAS University Interesting fact John's MSc postgraduate course in executive coaching has taught him the art of asking great questions. The downside is that friends now have to work much harder when they ask him for straightforward advice. Nicola Noble Regional director alongside community development and integration lead, Oasis Community Learning Start date September Previous role Deputy chief executive officer, Big Education Interesting fact Nicola is the proud mum of three children. They are all sports mad. They can all be found on a Saturday afternoon volunteering at our local non-league football club. Elizabeth Namba National director of education, Oasis Community Learning Start date September Previous role Regional director, One World Network of Schools Interesting fact Despite growing up on the U.S. West Coast, her first summer job was at The Gap on London’s Regent Street. It was quite the commute. Loic Menzies Trustee, Cam Academy Trust Start date September Current role Independent policy specialist and chief research officer, Centre for Education Systems Interesting fact Most of Loic's friends from primary school went to a college that's now part of the Cam Academy Trust. So, 30 years later, he's basically making up for lost time. Gavin Darby Chair of trustees, The Howard Partnership Trust Start date July Previous role Experienced business leader, most recently serving as chief executive of Premier Foods Interesting fact Gareth is a lifelong runner. He is most proud of running the Barcelona Marathon with one of his daughters. Katharine Sacks-Jones Chief executive officer, Kids Start date November Previous role Chief executive officer, Young Women's Trust Interesting fact Katharine has two children and is a parent carer to her daughter, who has special educational needs. Her experiences have given her a personal insight into the importance of inclusion and support for children and families. Despite always hating exercise, she has recently taken up running and weight training. She still does not like exercise.