Executive Director, Quality NCG

Steve Wallis

Steven joined NCG in April 2018 and is responsible for the Group’s education and training performance, quality frameworks, and continuous improvement. Steve is also Chair of NCG’s Safeguarding Council, EDIB Strategy Group, and is executive lead for NCG’s apprenticeship provision. 

About Steve

Steven has over 20 years' of experience in further education and skills, in a variety of teaching, managing and leadership roles. Prior to his work in education, Steven worked in the manufacturing industry as a project engineer. He holds degree and postgraduate qualifications in engineering, teaching, and business management, and is additionally trained in lean sigma by the prestigious Juran Institute.

Liz Bromley

Chief Executive Officer NCG

Before joining NCG in the summer of 2019, Liz worked in Higher Education for more than 20 years, holding senior roles at the Open University, Salford, Goldsmiths and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) where she was Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Lisa Sproats

Chief Finance Officer NCG

Lisa has been part of NCG for 14 years, as it has grown from two colleges to the group of seven colleges it has become today. In this time, Lisa has held a variety of roles in the finance team which have equipped her to now lead the finance function across the Group.

Scott Mulholland

Chief Information, Data and Estates Officer NCG

Scott’s education career began in 1997 as Head of Student Administration at the Robert Gordon University where he also completed a MSc in E-Business. Digital transformation and the evolution of the smart campus have been a strong interest ever since.

Tony Lewin

Executive Principal NCG

Tony joined NCG in 2015 as Principal of Newcastle College and became Executive Principal in 2021. He has responsibility for several NCG colleges and leads on a number of strategic areas across the Group, including the Leadership Hub and our environmental commitments.

Gerard Garvey

Executive Principal NCG

Gerard joined NCG as Principal at Newcastle Sixth Form College in 2015, having worked at a number of high performing sixth form and General Further Education colleges. He now holds the role of Executive Principal, with responsibility for several NCG colleges and strategic areas, particularly focusing on the development of people and culture.