Role: Chair of Governors (elected Parent Governor in December 2024, appointed Chair and Foundation Governor in September 2026 for four years; Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton).

Carolin Schönherr, CFA, has worked in risk and governance in financial services since 2001. She began her career at JPMorgan and spent fifteen years at Credit Suisse, latterly with global responsibility for operational risk in the group's wind-down unit, spanning investment banking, securities and private banking, before building out the operational risk function at Capula Investment Management. She founded Risk as Service in 2021 and advises firms across banking, insurance, investment management and pensions.

To the Governing Body she brings financial oversight, risk and controls experience, and the habit of holding executives to account in regulated environments. She joined the board as a parent governor in 2024, went on to chair the Finance Committee, and was elected Chair of Governors in September 2026. She is a Trustee of the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton.

She also teaches, as Academic Lead in risk management at MCI Innsbruck and course tutor in ESG Risk Management at the University of Cambridge Online. Teaching keeps her close to how students learn, which shapes the questions she puts to the School as Chair. She has chaired in education before, at a community nursery where good governance supported an Outstanding Ofsted judgement.

She was drawn to Latymer by academic curiosity and a passion for learning, values the school has long shared in its tradition of helping students achieve at the highest level while growing in confidence and consideration for others.

Carolin is a member of the following committees: Curriculum and Standards, Finance and Infrastructure, Pay, and Pupils and Personnel.

Role: Deputy Chair (appointed in December 2018 for four years, re-appointed in November 2022 for four years); Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board.

I was attracted to Latymer after my very first visit. The school is synonymous with high standards and success. I am a qualified solicitor who specialises in regulation and fitness to practise matters. One of the sectors I advise in is education. My mother is also a primary school teacher, and therefore I have a keen interest in education.

My aims are to use my experience in the legal sector to ensure that the Governing Board not only holds Latymer accountable for the benefit of the students, but also operates in a manner that is without reproach.

Shannett is a member of the following committees: Admissions; Appointments; Headteacher's Pay; Hearings Panel; Pay; Professional Standards.

Role: Parent Governor elected by parents of the Latymer School in May 2023 for four years.

I am very excited to be elected as a Parent Governor, given I am a former student and was Deputy Head Girl of the Latymer school. I currently have a son at Latymer and a daughter in another local school. 

 I work as an Audit Director at Lloyds Bank Group and manage a team of 20 people. I qualified as a Chartered Accountant from KPMG and have 25 years experience in financial services.  I have also worked at RBS, Barclays and MUFG. I obtained by Accounting and Finance BSc degree from the London School of Economics.  In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family, travelling, visiting the theatre and reading.  

I look forward to bringing my insights and experience to the Governing Body. 

Demi is a member of the following committee: Finance & Infrastructure.

Role: Headteacher; Ex officio Staff Governor since April 2025.

I am delighted to have been appointed as the new Headteacher of the Latymer School. This is a truly special school with a rich history where students excel academically, whilst also being able to grow both socially and emotionally in a supportive and inclusive community. I am passionate about young people having a real love of learning and this is why my biggest priority is ensuring that there is high quality learning for all at the Latymer School. We want our students to gain the most they can from their time at Latymer and to leave our school as well-equipped and confident individuals ready for the exciting opportunities they have ahead of them. 

Joseph is a member of the following committees: Admissions (Adviser); Appointments; Curriculum & Standards; Finance & Infrastructure; Health & Safety; Pay (Adviser); Pupils & Personnel.

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (appointed in February 2021 for four years; re-appointed December 2024 for four years).

I joined KPMG UK in 2014 and I am now the Deputy Head of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. I have over 10 years’ experience working in the education field, developing large-scale programmes and campaigns that unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. I oversee the delivery of nearly 50,000 hours of community work each year to support 20,000 disadvantaged young people to develop their literacy, numeracy and lifelong learning skills.

Prior to joining KPMG, I worked in the public and third sectors. I am a trustee of the KPMG Foundation, a grant-giving organisation dedicated to improving the lives of some of the UK’s most vulnerable children. I am also a trustee at Refugee Youth, a charity which supports young refugees through participatory arts projects.

Corrine is a member of the following committees: Appointments; Curriculum & Standards; Hearings Panel; Pay; Pupils & Personnel; Professional Standards.

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (appointed in September 2025 for four years).

I’m a former Head Girl at Latymer and am delighted to return as Foundation Governor to the place where I really enjoyed my secondary school education. With over 30 years’ experience running my own business in the geotechnical engineering sector, I bring strong skills in strategic planning, financial oversight, compliance and people development. My background in Psychology underpins my commitment to widening opportunities for young people, including through my support for Enfield Young Carers and work with the Scout Association.

As an Explorer Scout Leader and Duke of Edinburgh Assessor with extensive outdoor education experience, I’m particularly passionate about the impact of Ysgol Latymer in Cwm Penmachno and am committed to helping ensure it continues to benefit pupils and staff for years to come.

Sam is a member of the following Committees: Pupils & Personnel.

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (appointed in February 2021 for four years; re-appointed December 2024 for four years).

I am Head of Legal at Revolut Bank UK, Europe's biggest Fintech. I have been a Banking and Finance Solicitor for over 18 years, working at the Royal Bank of Canada, China Construction Bank, Addleshaw Goddard and A&O Sherman. 

I am passionate about social mobility. As a Governor of the English-Speaking Union (an international education charity), I developed a London-wide schools debating and mentoring programme for disadvantaged young people. Over the course of 15 years, the programme empowered thousands of young people through critical thinking and communication skills. My passion and love for debating started at Latymer, where I was a student from 1999-2001.

Bilal is a member of the following committees: Admissions; Appointments; Hearings Panel; Professional Standards. 

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (appointed in April 2025 for four years).

Having taught for over 20 years, it is a privilege to be appointed to the role of Foundation Governor and I am delighted to be able to volunteer my experience in education to such an exceptional school.

I studied Biological Sciences at Edinburgh University, going on to complete a PGCE (Science) and Master’s degree at the UCL Institute of Education, and subsequently a PhD at Loughborough University, publishing research on education and social class. Having previously worked in grammar and comprehensive schools, I am currently Assistant Head (Staffing and Operations) in a co-educational, day and boarding school in North London. 

Adam is a member of the following committee: Curriculum & Standards.

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (appointed in March 2019 for four years; re-appointed in March 2023 for four years).

As a former student of the school, I am extremely proud to now be able to serve the school as a Foundation Governor. I am a Director within Deloitte's Risk Advisory Practice, where I advise the boards of retail banks and insurers on governance, regulatory strategy and conduct risk. I also advise financial services firms on digital transformation and the adoption of innovative technologies throughout their business models and customer journeys, in a way that meets FCA requirements and expectations.

My background is in law, and I was a trainee solicitor at Mishcon de Reya Solicitors in London. I hold a Masters in Strategy and Innovation from Said Business School, University of Oxford.

Matthew is a member of the following committees: Admissions; Appointments; Hearings Panel; Professional Standards; Pupils & Personnel.

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (appointed in April 2025 for four years).

As an ex-Latymer student, I am honoured to return as a Foundation Governor after all these years. Professionally, I am a qualified lawyer specialising in data protection, and I am the Data Protection Officer and Senior Privacy Counsel for a FTSE 100 company. 
I am excited to join the team and give back to the school that played a pivotal role in shaping my educational journey.

Chiinthu is a member of the following committee: Pupils & Personnel.

Role: Parent Governor elected by parents of the Latymer School in September 2025 for four years.

I am a corporate governance professional with over 20 years’ experience advising boards of large listed companies on compliance, governance and strategic matters. As Executive Vice President and Company Secretary of a large mining company, I support the Board in maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability, oversee complex corporate restructuring and lead on shareholder engagement. I am a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute and hold an MSc in Finance from London Business School.

I have three children, one of whom currently attends Latymer. I previously served as a Parent Governor at a primary school, where I worked closely with the senior leadership team on strategic and financial planning. I bring a practical understanding of governance, strategic thinking and experience in constructively challenging and supporting senior teams to achieve their goals.

Tania is a member of the following committees: Finance & Infrastructure.

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (extended until December 2026); former Chair of Governors (March 2017-September 2026).

As a second-generation Latymerian I am delighted to be able to serve the school that has played such a big part in shaping my life. Most of my career has been spent in IT, ultimately as an IT Director for chemicals and metals company Johnson Matthey plc. Outside of work I have held various trustee roles, most recently as Chair of Trustees for Scouting in North London. As a result of my work as a governor in various sectors, I am now an accredited National Leader of Governance.

I am proud to have the opportunity to volunteer my experience of governance and trusteeship, together with my long involvement with youth development and my knowledge of the Latymer ethos, at this truly outstanding school.

Stephen is a member of the following committees: Appointments; Curriculum & Standards; Finance & Infrastructure; Hearings Panel; Headteacher's Pay; Pay; Professional Standards.

Role: Foundation Governor appointed by the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton (appointed in March 2019 for four years; re-appointed in March 2023 for four years).

As a Latymer alumnus, it is a privilege, and honour, to serve the school as a Foundation Governor. I am passionate about education and its potential to change lives. My passion is mirrored by my former investment firm, EOF Partners, which supported charities that pursue the agenda of equal opportunity for all.

As a professional investor, I apply the rigour and diligence from my investment process to my role on the Governing Board. In doing so, ensuring current and future Latymerians will benefit from the high educational standards that I once enjoyed as a student at the school.

Sof is a member of the following committees: Admissions; Appointments; Hearings Panel; Pupils & Personnel; Professional Standards.