English UK boards, committees and advisory groups 

Shoko Doherty (Chair) is CEO of Celtic English Academy in Cardiff. Originally from Japan, Shoko first came to the UK as an international student and has worked in the industry for over 15 years. Shoko has been recognised as the Welsh Government's Export Exemplar and the UK Export Champion. She is also a member of the English UK Wales committee. Shoko joined the Board in May 2017.

James Herbertson (Vice Chair) is director and co-founder of Bayswater Education. Bayswater has ten year-round colleges and seven summer camps in the UK, France, Cyprus, Canada, and South Africa. James started out as a student learning Spanish, formed the study abroad agency Answer English, and co-founded the accommodation agency London Nest. He is also a member of the BETA board. James joined the Board in May 2024.

Saeed Adam has worked in ELT for over a decade with Malvern International, NCG and Liverpool School of English. He is also a founding member of the English UK antiracism action group. Saeed was co-opted to the Board in May 2025.

Mary Doody has been the director of Kings Young Learners, part of Kings Education, since 2014. Mary trained as a school teacher in Ireland before entering the world of international education. She has worked in many different roles with young learners, from activity leader to operations manager. Mary joined the Board in May 2022.

Fiona Dunlop is the principal of Wimbledon School of English. She has worked in ELT for 35 years, first in Egypt and then Brazil, before settling in London. Fiona's career has spanned teaching and learning to academic management and now senior management at director level. Fiona joined the Board in May 2024.

Jacqui Fox is the principal at Pitman College and co-founder of Twin. She has been part of the ELT industry for for thirty years, and is also a board director of WYSE. Jacqui joined the Board in May 2025.

Neil Harris is the director of marketing and lead teacher trainer at CELT Cardiff. He has been involved in ELT since the mid-1990s, working as a teacher, director of studies, teacher trainer, agent, and marketing director. He is also a member of the English UK Wales committee. Neil joined the Board in May 2022.

Stacey McGee is the director of student recruitment at LILA* Liverpool. She has worked in the international education industry for fifteen years. Stacey joined the Board in May 2025.

Victoria Paterson is the international business manager at Edinburgh College. Originally from New Zealand, she has worked for over a decade in international education, holding leadership roles at UK higher and further education institutions. Victoria was co-opted to the Board in May 2024.

Tregarran Pecival is chief operating officer at UK Language Courses (UKLC). He has worked in the sector for over fifteen years. Tregarran joined the Board in May 2025.

Justin Quinn is CEO of Centre of English Studies (CES). CES has five UK year-round schools, two in Canada, and one in Dublin, Ireland. Justin is vice president of membership of IALC, a past chair of EAQUALS, and has served on the boards of MEI and ACELS in Ireland. Justin joined the Board in May 2024.

Farhan Quraishi is CEO and co-owner of Speak Up London, which he co-founded almost ten years ago. He is also chair of the English UK regional subgroup, English UK London. Farhan joined the Board in November 2021.

Peter Hayes is managing director of International House Manchester and former chairperson at International House World Organisation. Peter joined the Enterprises Board in December 2021.

Yeliz Hussein is global sales director at Bayswater Education. Before joining Bayswater in 2019, Yeliz was head of regional business development at LAL Language Centres. Yeliz joined the Enterprises Board in January 2024. 

Vimala Jayaraman is a senior director in the finance practice with a global research and advisory firm. With 20+ years' experience in senior finance roles across the private and public sectors, Vimala specialises in the sustainable transformation of organisations with a particular focus on financial and commercial strategies; aligning financial performance with organisational strategy to sustain enhanced financial performance and resilience. She holds a Bachelor's in Commerce, an MBA and is a Fellow of CIMA.

Arif Kaji is the director of finance for IH London, where he manages the finance, IT and transformation departments. Arif has over 20 years' experience from a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, engineering, financial services, automobile and the charity sector. He is a qualified accountant and a member of the CIMA.

Huan Japes (Chair)

English UK