Who we are

Management Committee
The Management Committee provides strategic direction for ABLS Accreditation. It meets twice yearly and comprises the Directors and individuals with relevant experience within the industry. It empowers the Chief Executive to manage day-to-day operations and implement strategy determined by and on behalf of the Committee.
Chair
David McKay
Directors
Sandra Cornbleet
Tina Kinsella
Brian Watkins
Chief Executive Officer
Diana Lowe
David McKay
Former senior manager in further education and conference and events management.
Sandra Cornbleet
Freelance educational consultant with extensive experience within the ELT industry both in the public and private sector and at higher education level.
Tina Kinsella
Ex chair of ABLS Association and previously Owner/Principal of business and language further education provider. Currently, Professional Development Educator, Trainer and Commissioner in Local Government.
Brian Watkins
School governor and experienced committee chair.
Diana Lowe
Experienced manager and administrator. Expertise in marketing English as a Foreign Language with extensive knowledge of the sector.