College board welcomes two new non-executive directors

We've made two new appointments to our board of directors.

Trevor Rees and Jane Mudd join as non-executive directors, bringing a wealth of experience across:

• financial governance
• community safety
• criminal justice
• policing oversight

College Chair, Lord Herbert of South Downs, welcomed the new appointments:

I'm delighted to welcome both Trevor and Jane to our board. Trevor brings a wealth of financial and governance expertise that will be invaluable to the College, while Jane's experience as a Police and Crime Commissioner and her deep roots in community safety and public service make her a real asset. I look forward to working with them both."

About the new board members

Trevor Rees

Trevor joins as a non-executive director and chairs the Finance and Performance Committee.

Trevor is a chartered accountant with over 20 years of experience providing financial audit and advisory services for the NHS and other not-for-profit organisations. A former partner at KPMG, he has worked extensively with publicly funded organisations across policing, health and local government. He also serves as deputy chair of an NHS Trust.

Jane Mudd

Jane joins as a non-executive director in a seat reserved for Police and Crime Commissioners.

Jane was elected as Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner in May 2024, becoming the first woman to hold the office in Wales. She brings significant experience across policing, criminal justice, community safety and strategic partnerships at local, regional and national levels.

Before her election, Jane served as Leader of Newport City Council from 2019 to 2024. She has a background spanning community development, housing, regeneration and more than 20 years in teaching, research and academic leadership.

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