Sir Jonathan Whitmore, FRSA
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Education:
- BA (Hons) Education Management – University of Oxford
- MSc International Policy – London School of Economics (LSE)
- Certified Governance Professional – Institute of Directors, UK
Experience & Achievements:
Sir Jonathan brings over 30 years of experience in education leadership, quality assurance and institutional governance. He has served on multiple advisory councils for international education reform and has been a keynote contributor at UK parliamentary forums on higher education standards. He was previously a senior advisor to an international qualification board operating across Europe and Asia.
Current Role at BEAC:
As Chair, Sir Jonathan leads the Board’s strategic direction, ensures governance transparency and oversees the integrity and global reputation of BEAC’s accreditation frameworks.
Dr. Eleanor McTavish
Vice Chair (Scotland)
Education:
- PhD in Education Policy – University of Edinburgh
- MA Curriculum & Instruction – University of Glasgow
Experience & Achievements:
A renowned academic strategist with over two decades of experience in university quality systems and academic benchmarking. She has contributed to Scotland’s national higher education quality enhancement proposals and has published several peer-reviewed papers on international accreditation systems.
Current Role at BEAC:
Supports the Chair in governance matters, advises on academic policies and helps align BEAC standards with UK and European qualification frameworks.
Mr. Patrick O’Donnell, LLB, LLM
Legal & Compliance Trustee (Ireland)
Education:
- LLB (Law) – Trinity College Dublin
- LLM (International Education Law) – University of Manchester
Experience & Achievements:
Patrick is a senior legal consultant specialising in international education compliance, licensing and regulatory law. He has worked with cross-border institutions in Europe, the Middle East and Asia to improve governance and legal integrity.
Current Role at BEAC:
Oversees legal compliance, accreditation agreements, risk mitigation and regulatory alignment with UK education laws and international guidelines.
Dr. Charlotte Havers, PhD
Director – Academic Standards & Research
Education:
- PhD Educational Research – King’s College London
- Postgraduate Diploma – Quality Assurance in Education
Experience & Achievements:
Dr. Havers has led curriculum reforms for several UK-based private and public institutions. She is a respected researcher in academic benchmarking and has developed multi-country evaluation rubrics for institutional excellence.
Current Role at BEAC:
Heads the development of academic and quality standards used in BEAC’s accreditation and recognition processes.
Mr. Andrew Carlisle, FCA
Treasurer & Director of Finance
Education:
- BSc Accounting & Finance – University of Warwick
- Fellow – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Experience & Achievements:
Andrew has over 20 years of financial leadership in non-government organisations, accreditation bodies, and public-education initiatives. He has managed international funding programs worth over £100 million.
Current Role at BEAC:
Oversees BEAC’s financial governance, budgets, audits, funding strategies, and risk management.
Ms. Aisling Byrne, MSc
International Relations Trustee
Education:
- MSc International Development – Queen Mary University of London
- BA International Relations – University College Dublin
Experience & Achievements:
Aisling has worked with UNESCO partner projects, international NGOs and education development programs across Africa and Asia. She has built sustainable partnerships for transnational academic collaboration.
Current Role at BEAC:
Leads international engagement & strategic alliances for BEAC worldwide.
Dr. Thomas Kingsley
Quality & Accreditation Trustee
Education:
- PhD Organizational Quality Systems – University of Manchester
- Certified Lead Auditor – ISO & Education Sector
Experience & Achievements:
Dr. Kingsley has conducted over 300 institutional audits globally and was previously Head of Quality Systems at a multinational training council.
Current Role at BEAC:
Guides accreditation frameworks, inspection methodologies, and quality control mechanisms.