About Us

Helping students and teachers to realise their potential

Our Leadership

Day-to-day leadership and management sits with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is assisted by the Executive Team.

Our Board of Trustees are responsible for our overall strategy, policy, educational initiatives and development, and for steering AQA to fulfil its educational and charitable objectives.

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Colin Hughes (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer AQA

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Alex Scharaschkin

Chief Assessment Research Officer

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Nick Stevens

Chief Operating Officer

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Michael Turner

Chief Commercial Officer

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Claire Thomson

Chief Delivery Officer

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Derek Richardson

Managing Director of AQA Assessment Services Ltd

Anna Trethewey

Chief Corporate Affairs and Strategy Officer

Justin Coombs

Chief Assessment Technology Officer