Lisa Crausby Obe

Lisa Crausby OBE is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in various senior roles. Currently serving as the Group Chief Education Officer at GEMS Education since September 2024, Lisa previously held the position of Executive Director of Education at Star Academies from August 2017 to August 2024, emphasizing the importance of Excellence and the Trust's STAR values. Lisa's earlier roles include Lead Inspector at Ofsted, Chief Education Officer at Academy Transformation Trust, and Regional Director at the UK Ministry of Defence's Service Children’s Education. With a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons in Arabic and German with French from The University of Salford and a Master of Arts (MA) in Education from The Manchester Metropolitan University, Lisa's career reflects a commitment to improving educational outcomes, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils.