Louise has worked within the education sector since 2015 and prior to this was within the financial services industry. Her journey with Maritime began in 2020 as part of the merger with Barnsole Primary Trust, and Louise was appointed as the CFO in 2021. During her time as CFO, Louise has led significant developments within Maritime's finance function, focusing on delivering excellent service to the schools within the trust. She has played a pivotal part in enhancing the trust's financial operations, ensuring that schools receive high-quality financial support and strategic guidance. In 2024, Louise became a fully qualified chartered accountant, further strengthening her ability to drive financial excellence with the trust.

Under her leadership, Maritime has introduced an extensive investment strategy aimed at generating additional income to ensure that we remain well-positioned to support their schools and provide outstanding educational opportunities for all students. Louise is committed to financial excellence and continuous improvement and will continue to strive to find new ways to make a positive impact within her role.