Marino Charalambous is the CEO of North Star Community Trust, a multi-academy trust serving diverse communities in North London. Under his leadership, the trust has gained recognition for its commitment to educational excellence, and community engagement winning the Optimus Education MAT Excellence Awards, Multi Academy Trust of the Year 2024 award. With a holistic approach to children’s learning, Marino has embedded a wrap around support framework to ensure every child is successful. He has successfully overseen improvements in academic performance and student outcomes across primary and secondary education. His passion for inclusive education has helped shape the trust into a model for others, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.