Management
Lyndon Jones - Founder Chairman
Lyndon has over 50 years' experience in education. This includes establishing ABE in 1973. Over thirty years later, Lyndon still travels the world to meet with new colleges, ministers and students.
Christine Gill - Deputy Chief Executive
After ten years' experience in the life assurance field, Christine has worked at ABE for almost 30 years. She has travelled extensively on ABE business and manages a small number of countries. These include Mauritius and, with our representatives, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Jason Raife - Director of Business Development
Jason has worked in the education sector for over 10 years. He was a college lecturer before joining a major awarding body. Jason has worked at ABE since 2004 and did much to secure QCA recognition.
Steven Harris - Director of Education
Steven worked in the F.E sector, as a lecturer and programme leader, for 15 years before moving into educational management. For the last 8 years he has worked with awarding bodies, looking at issues relating to QA and QD as well as commercial considerations. Prior to taking up his current post with ABE, he was also ABE's Qualifications and Assessment Manager and so brings continuity and depth of knowledge to the position.
Jim Davie - Associate Director of Qualifications Development
Jim spent 25 years at the Chartered Institute of Bankers as their Publications and Examinations Manager. Since joining ABE Jim has been responsible for the production of examinations, syllabuses and tuition material.
Lauren Bloxham - Marketing Manager
Lauren joined ABE in May 2007 from one of the UK's largest further education providers and brings 5 years of marketing & promotions experience to the ABE team. As Marketing Manager at ABE, Lauren will be responsible for overseeing ABE communications including the quarterly e-newsletter, exhibitions, advertising and promotional activity, ensuring that ABE is represented consistently throughout the world.
Joe Phelan - Quality and Assessment Manager
Joe has worked in the education sector for over 10 years, mostly in a major awarding body. Since joining ABE in 2007, Joe has been responsible for all pre and post examination processes as well as the maintenance of our QCA accreditation. In addition Joe is also responsible for the production of examination material and ensuring that they are QCA compliant.
Jon Swindell - Publications Manager
Jon became ABE's first dedicated Publications Manager earlier this year. Having worked in education for the last 3 years, Jon is responsible for producing all of ABE's internal and external publications. As Managing Editor of Student Focus, Jon is always keen to hear views and stories from ABE's global network of students.
Kenneth Tan - Membership Manager
Kenneth joined ABE as Assistant Registrar in 2000. His background in business and IT was ideal for this role. Ken assesses qualifications from all over the world for entry and exemption purposes. He also manages membership and registration areas, giving support and advice to all our members and colleges.