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Alastair Da Costa CBE appointed as Chair of Trustees at Lift Schools

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Perrett Laver
Published
20 Jun 2025
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School & Education Organisation
Location
United Kingdom

Lift Schools appoints Alastair Da Costa CBE as new Chair of Trustees

Alastair, a solicitor by profession, brings a wealth of experience as a chair, board member and senior executive in the legal and professional services, education, and not-for-profit sectors.

Currently the chair and pro-chancellor at the University of Leeds, Alastair was recently chair of Capital City College Group, one of the largest further education groups in the country. Between 2018-2021 he also served as a UK social mobility commissioner with responsibility for further education and adult skills.

Alastair was awarded a CBE for his services to further education in the 2025 New Year Honours List.

I am honoured to take on the role of chair of trustees at such an exciting time for Lift Schools. I am looking forward to working closely with the board, the leadership team, and getting to know pupils and staff from across our school communities.

Alastair Da Costa CBE

Lift Schools

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