Directors
The MAC Directors must manage and develop Catholic academies within the MAC in accordance with the principles, teachings and expectations of the Catholic Church. MAC Directors must follow and adhere to any advice, guidance or directives given by the DES on behalf of the Archbishop. They are registered as company directors and charity trustees, but are not employees of the MAC.
| Name | Type | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Armstrong | Foundation Director | 10 May 2023 - 10 May 2027 |
| Lorraine Brabin | Foundation Director | 15 September 2023 - 14 September 2027 |
| Paul Concannon | Foundation Director (Chair) | 31 July 2022 - 30 July 2026 |
| Anthony O'Donnell | Foundation Director | 8 March 2023 - 7 March 2027 |
| James O'Neill | Foundation Director | 14 July 2020 - 13 July 2028 |
| Judith Schmidt | Foundation Director | 2 August 2022 - 1 August 2026 |
| Sean Taylor | Foundation Director | 28 September 2023 - 27 September 2027 |
| Adrian Waters | Foundation Director (Vice-Chair) | 31 July 2022 - 30 July 2026 |
| Historic members (pervious 12 months) | ||
| Fr Mervyn Tower | Foundation Director | 27 August 2020 - 26 August 2024 |
The Directors have established the following committees:
- Finance and Audit Committee (Chair: Adrian Waters)
- Education Standards Committee (Chair: James O'Neill)
- People and Governance (Chair: Judith Schmidt)
Details of the Terms of Reference for the Board's committees are provided in the attachments below.