Appointment of New Trustees to Orion Education Board

Orion Education is excited to announce the appointment of two new Trustees to the Board.

Guillaume Hémery

With over 17 years of international experience in the Professional Services, Banking, FMCG, and Industrial sectors, Guillaume Hémery is an accomplished corporate real estate leader. He has a solid track record of creating and implementing integrated real estate solutions for large organisations, delivering portfolio strategies that add value and savings. Guillaume manages annual budgets of over $30 million and has led teams of up to 120 employees across various functions, including real estate transactions, project management, environment health and safety, energy management, and integrated facility management. Guillaume is passionate about understanding his clients' company ecosystems to craft real estate strategies that benefit the business, attract and retain talent, and reflect the firm's culture. He values building strong relationships and fostering a respectful environment, helping teams achieve their goals. Originally from France, Guillaume acquired British citizenship after more than 10 years of living in London. He and his wife, who is also French, have two boys aged 7 and 3.

Commenting on his appointment, Guillaume said “I believe my international experience in corporate real estate across diverse sectors can bring a fresh perspective to the board, supporting Orion Education in their journey of growth and excellence in education. I am eager to contribute to Orion Education's mission and make a positive impact on the lives of children and the community.”

Lolade Onabolu

Lolade is a Mechanical Engineer turned Management Consultant turned Civil Servant. She is currently a Director with the Home Office with the responsibility of leading  transformation programmes aligned to the Departments’ outcome.  She has experience of leading major transformation programmes across a number of Government departments including the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Justice, Department for Health and Social Care, and NHS England.

Lolade is married and has 4 adult sons.

CEO Simon Garrill commented, "On behalf of the board and team at Orion Education, I am delighted to welcome Guillaume and Lolade to our Board of Trustees. Their expertise, vision, and commitment to education will be invaluable as we continue to transform lives, improve outcomes and enable social mobility for the communities we serve. We are excited to work together to create a brighter future for all."