Governors

Mark was previously COO of D4t4Solutions, an AIM listing IT provider, specializing in data solutions. He has considerable operational, sales and financial experience having been both executive board director and senior manager at technology consultancies and product based technology companies such as rbase, Morse, PTC and Siemens, and more recently Dell EMC. Mark is also chair of governors at Banstead Prep School, a position he has held for 4 years.

Daniel has over 20 years’ experience working in various Human Resources roles across a number of commercial sectors. He is currently the Head of Human Resources at Unum a leading global employee benefits and insurance company.  Daniel is a member of the leadership team at Unum and is responsible for ensuring the business meets its strategic plans through successfully managing change. He also plays a significant role in leading the HR function.Daniel also supports charity work and uses his skills as a qualified Executive Coach helping those going through career transition.

In his role as Governor Daniel aims to share his HR knowledge and commercial experience whilst supporting the school develop its strategic thinking.

Marc started his teaching career in Liverpool College in 1996 as teacher of English. He progressed through the pastoral ranks to become Head of Year as well as having responsibility for coaching various sports’ teams across the school.  

In 2008 Marc and his wife relocated to the South East where he took up the position as teacher of English at Caterham School. Shortly after joining Caterham, Marc was appointed as Head of Year and was heavily involved in the pastoral leadership of the school. Marc progressed to hold the position of Head of Section, with responsibility for some 200+ pupils. 

In 2014 Marc was appointed Deputy Head at Dunottar School in Reigate and was instrumental in transitioning the school from single-sex school to the successful co-educational establishment it is today. He continues to work at Dunottar and last year successfully lead the school through an ISI inspection for which the school was rated excellent for the quality of the pupils’ development. Marc continues to have responsibility for the pastoral welfare and safeguarding of all the pupils in the school.  

In 2019 Marc completed his Masters in Educational Leadership, through the University of Buckingham and he found this an invaluable addition to his already rich educational experience. Marc is a passionate and proactive advocate of pastoral care and how it shapes individuals to be the best version of themselves.  

Recently qualified CELTA teacher and Postgraduate Masters Student at University of Derby (MA Careers Education and Coaching), Sarah is a student member of the Career Development Institute. Currently pivoting towards teaching English and Careers Education after twenty-five years industry and business experience. Sarah spent 18 years with IHS Markit Ltd, a global information company, based in London as an Automotive Industry analyst, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. A Modern Foreign Languages graduate, Sarah lives in Liphook with her family. Sarah enjoys cross country running in her spare time, and is a member of Haslemere Border Athletic Club.

Katie has over 20 years’ experience in commercial development, brand building and publishing in the UK and Australia.  She is currently Commercial & Strategy Director at The Point.1888, an innovative licensing agency and retail & brand consultancy. Katie lives in Godalming with her partner and 14-year-old son (who previously attended The Royal Junior School).   She is a regular at Surrey Fitness Camps and enjoys running, visiting the theatre and going out for dinner with family and friends.

In her role as Governor Katie hopes to utilise her experience in building brands strategically and with purpose to help the School thrive, and give back to the School where her son had a hugely positive experience.

Daniel is the Founder and a Director of Couchman Hanson Solicitors. Prior to qualification Daniel worked for several years in Treasury and Banking and he has used that commercial experience to help hundreds of businesses, shareholders, directors, executives and employees.

Daniel was ‘called to the bar’ as a barrister in 2003 and took dual qualification practising as a solicitor from 2008. He studied at Brunel University (BSc (Hons)), The College of Law (PGDL) and BPP Law School (BVC). He has been a member of Gray’s Inn since 2003.

Daniel is a Royal School parent. His governor roles are community / charity, keen to ensure that the School actively participates within its local community, and supporting the finance, commercial and business development aspects of The Royl School.