IAPS's senior management team
IAPS is led by chief executive, Christopher King, and supported by the senior managment team, based at our headquarters in Leamington Spa. Their priorities are determined by the IAPS Council, made up of members, elected by members.
Gerard Silverlock
Vice chairman 2019-2020, IAPS
The vice chair, who is nominated by the district representatives for election by Council, is elected for a one year appointment. The vice chair attends committee meetings and IAPS district meetings and acts as an essential conduit between the membership and IAPS HQ, leads and is a figure head at the IAPS annual conference and deputises for the chairman of IAPS as required. iaps@iaps.uk 01926 887833
Mark Brotherton
Director of education, IAPS
Mark provides educational support to schools and initiates educational research and development within IAPS. He is responsible for the courses and conferences programme and also oversees our comprehensive sports programme. Mark also works with other educational bodies to promote the interests of prep schools. Contact details: msb@iaps.uk 01926 887833
Chris Davies
Chairman 2017-2020, IAPS
The chairman of IAPS is elected for a three year term by the AGM, having been nominated by Council. It is the job of the chairman to guide the chief executive and staff, attend committee meetings, act as an expert spokesperson and be consulted on significant policy decisions. chair@iaps.uk 01926 887833
Jackie Moore
Head of finance, IAPS
Jackie is responsible for the finances of the association and for providing advice to members on financial matters. She is also a trustee and secretary/treasurer of itrust. She acts as a primary link with ISBA and represents IAPS at meetings of the Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB). She also supervises the maintenance, insurance and upkeep of the association’s property. jcm@iaps.uk01926 887833
Christopher King
CEO, IAPS
As well as fulfilling all the functions of chief executive, Christopher works with the chairman and Council to shape the strategic direction of IAPS. Christopher is the figurehead of the association and offers first-line support to any member in difficulty. Contact details: iaps@iaps.uk 01926 887833
Emilie Darwin
Director of membership services, IAPS
The primary role of the director is providing advice and help to members in all school operations including marketing, recruitment, legal, safeguarding and associated matters. Emilie also assists the chief executive in developing a programme for the development of the international membership. Contact details: edb@iaps.uk 07818 478954