Mrs Jackie Rowley BA Hons - Chair of Governors
Jackie was a civil servant for 20 years, working in a variety of Government departments with management responsibility. She is a parent governor and is in charge of the schools lettings and generating additional income.
Mr Kris Bainbridge BA Hons
With a degree in Business Studies and over 13 years' experience, Kris has held a number of Senior ICT Management roles in various large national and multinational businesses. Kris is a member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee.
Mr Lex Dowie MA (Cantab)
Lex is a recently retired solicitor, formerly a senior partner with the Newcastle offices of Eversheds, then Simpson and Marwick, and latterly Clyde & Co. Originally from Scotland, he moved with his family in 1990 from London to the North East. His daughter, Olivia, is a former pupil of the school.
Mrs Lucilla Solly
Lucilla has taught for most of her working life, starting with VSO in Africa, followed by teaching in a prep school in London where she became Head of the Junior Department. After marriage and moving to the North East, she taught at Mowden Hall School for 25 years, teaching English, History and Maths. During her time there she was Head of English and also ran the school library. Lucilla’s daughter is a former pupil of Westfield.
Mrs Liz Keightley BA Hons
Liz is a partner in a property rental and investment business. She has formally held management positions at Procter & Gamble and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and has experience in the areas of Business Development, Change Management, HR and Training and Development. Liz is "Mum" to Zara in Senior House and is a Westfield Old Girl. Liz is our Governor with responsibility for Junior House and Early Years, and is a member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee.
