Meet the Committee

Nigel Barton

Richard Bijster

Andy Cousins

Tom Deller

Andrew Jones - Honorary  Treasurer

King’s School 2000-2007

Passion: Playing rugby

Further Education

• Newcastle University 2008-2011 Environmental Science.
• CIPD Level 5 HR Management (2015-2016)
• CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management Level 7 (Currently studying).

Working Career

• Head of HR – FBS Hörmann (2020-present)
• UK Group HR Manager – GL Events UK (2019-2020)
• Group HR Manager - Mid UK Recycling (2014-2019)

Extra Curricular

• 1st XV Captain - Kesteven RFC 2016-2021
• Secretary – Kesteven RFC 2020 – Present
• Committee Member – The King’s School Grantham Alumni Committee 2024 - Present

Robert Sheardown

King’s School 2000 – 2007

Passion: I feel proud to say that I attended The King’s School Grantham, and I want all future pupils to enjoy that same pride as me. I enjoy seeing the school continue to offer top-class education in my hometown, and enjoying the academic successes garnered from that high level of education. I also enjoy playing and coaching rugby, and I’m very interested to see the school continue in creating successful sports teams competing at the highest levels.

Further Education

• Northumbria University – 2007-2011 – 1^st Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Working Career

• Technical Director – Reelstock Ltd (June 2020 – Present)
• Design Engineer – Great Plains UK (June 2011 – June 2020)
• Project Engineer – Rosh Engineering Ltd (June 2008 – June 2009)

Extra Curricular:

• 1st XV Captain – Kesteven RFC (2021 – 2024)
• Board Member – Kesteven RFC (2021 – Present)
• Committee Member – The King’s School Grantham Alumni Committee (2022 – Present)

Tony Shearer - Honorary  Secretary

Ben Whinney

King’s School: 2012-2019

Passion: Recently graduated from King’s, Ben is passionate about helping King’s students develop their personal profiles by encouraging them to broaden their horizons and explore their professional ambitions and extracurricular interests. His goal is to support skill development, enhance technical competencies, and give students a head start in higher education and job applications.

Working Career

• Currently an Analyst, Investor Relations at Pantheon Ventures, private equity fund, October 2024 –Present).
• Former Associate, Client Services at AlphaSights, knowledge partner to the world’s top investee and Investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s from September 2023 – September 2024.

Further Education

• Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University, where he completed an undergraduate degree in Finance and Investment Management BA (Hons), alongside his role as Club President of Northumbria Men’s Rugby Union.
• Qualified at level 3 in Risk in Financial Services and Securities.

Extra Curricular

• Member of The King’s School, Grantham Alumni Committee 2022 to Present.
• Associate member of The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (The CISI)

Andrew Roberts

Nathan Whales

Mark Whittinghton - President