Natalie Black (KES 94-01) was our first female Head of School for a fully co-educational KES and returned to school as our Chief Guest at Prizegiving this week.  In her address, she spoke about the importance of hard work and seizing opportunities when they arise, as well as the value of travelling to new places and pushing beyond one's comfort zone.  As His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific from September 2018 to September 2023, based in Singapore and covering North-East Asia, South-East Asia and Australasia, Natalie is keenly aware of this. Previously, she served as Deputy Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit, Director of the Internet Harms Unit, and Director of the Office of Cyber Security.  Currently Natalie works as the Group Director, Networks and Communications for Ofcom.

Our thanks to Natalie for sharing her valuable insight and experiences with the students and guests - it was wonderful to see her back at KES.