Governance

I have worked in consumer goods and food for almost two decades with experience in SME and large multinational businesses. I currently head up the commercial and development teams for the world’s largest travel catering organisation, providing solutions for more that 500 airline and rail companies around the globe. I divide my time between home in Cornwall, my office in London and clients in 30+ countries.

I have been an education trust director for well over a decade and joined CSIA as a governor in 2023. I have children at both Nexus and the main CSIA site, and have a passion for ensuring the children of our community have access to the best education possible.

I bring a diverse background to my role as Chair of Governors at Camborne Science and International Academy. With over 20 years of experience in facilities management, including at board level, I possess strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Since relocating to Cornwall in 2016, I have dedicated myself to education, initially retraining as a primary school teacher. Currently, I work in public health and wellbeing, driven by a passion for enhancing the mental health and well-being of individuals, particularly young people.

I am proud to serve as a governor at Camborne Science and International Academy. This exceptional school boasts a dedicated leadership and staff committed to providing students with the highest quality education and the best possible opportunities for their future.

I joined the Governing Body in December 2022 and was appointed Chair in January 2024. I am committed to working collaboratively with the school leadership team, staff, students, and parents to ensure the continued success of Camborne Science and International Academy.

I have lived in Camborne since 1993, having grown up in Redruth after my family relocated from South Wales. Over the years I’ve spent my leisure time playing keyboards in local bands.

Deciding against university, I started work via an apprenticeship. My working career has been varied; working in various industries including engineering, manufacturing, sales, internet marketing, local authority and education.

Not entirely new to governance, I was a councillor for Illogan Parish Council between 2008 and 2012. During this time I sat on the planning committee and produced an issue of the Illogan Review newsletter.

I’m well-known in the local community and hope I can contribute to and support CSIA’s school governance.

John Ross attended secondary school and VI Form in Penzance before completing a degree in History and Law (LLB) and a post graduate LPC at the College of Law in Chester. He worked in the retail sector for several years, then worked as PADI Instructor in Cornwall and Egypt before completing his PGCE at the University of the West of England.

He has worked at Camborne Science and International Academy for over twenty years in a variety of roles. As the Head of History the Department was recognised by the County advisor as securing the best results in Cornwall. Since 2013 he has helped lead the VI Form as it has grown in numbers to over 200, be recognised by the independent ALPs group as consistently securing excellent results for students, and was very proud to be part of the team that saw OFSTED report the VI Form as Outstanding.

John Ross works and lives in Camborne. He enjoys gardening, mountain biking, bodyboarding, and he continues to scuba dive.

After attending University in South Wales, I embarked on a career in Marketing, spending over 20 years with the same company, 12 of which as a Company Director and joint owner. I love sport and to be outdoors, and I’m proud to be able to raise my own family in Cornwall.

Having trained as an Earth Scientist, I then worked in the Telecoms and IT industry, as a software engineer. During this time I worked for several international companies before starting my own business. I ‘retired’ from this business when we moved to Cornwall, but then retrained as a teacher. I joined Launceston College in 2001 where I taught IT, Computing, Business Studies and Travel and tourism and became deputy head of the Sixth Form, using my skills with data to help improve the outcomes for the students by monitoring progress. I was involved in the trust being set up as a staff governor and remained on the LGB until the 2023-4 academic year when I was appointed Chair of Governors. I stepped down from this due to the travelling involved as I live locally to Camborne so I was excited to be able to transfer to CSIA.