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Leadership Team

The Boston College Leadership Team is made up of experienced industry professionals who have many years of experience of working within Further Education.

Executive Leadership Team

Lynette Leith OBE

Lynette Leith OBE

Principal and Chief Executive

Lynette Leith OBE is Principal and Chief Executive of Boston College, joining the College in November 2025 following a successful career in FE.

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Tom Hughes

Vice Principal: Curriculum Innovation and Impact (Interim)

Tom is an experienced curriculum and quality leader in FE and HE with a passion for innovation in the classroom, empowering individuals with the use of digital technologies, and preparing learners for the jobs of tomorrow.

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Debbie Holland

Chief Operating Officer

Debbie is a CIPFA qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years working within a public sector finance function. 

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Jen Durrant

Executive Director: People

Jen is CIPD qualified with over 20 years’ experience in HR and joined the College in 2011.  Her current role is responsible for building and delivering a people strategy that focuses on the development of staff and provides our leadership to the HR function.