Hathaway joins existing CEO Stephen Isherwood. According to the ISE, the new structure will enable Isherwood to focus on the market intelligence and policy arm of ISE, while Hathaway will be responsible for membership and operations.

Hathaway joined ISE in 2015 as chief membership officer and has more than 20 years’ experience supporting member organisations.

“This move signals the importance of membership value, engagement and growth for the future of the ISE. This will be my first priority alongside the operational elements of running the Institute. I’ll work closely with Stephen to ensure employers, educators and suppliers benefit from being part of our community.”

ISE has also announced the appointment of two new board directors.

Jade Pearson, new talent lead at Severn Trent, has experience in managing graduate, apprenticeship and internship programmes. She will lead the ISE board on steering the apprenticeship agenda. 

With more than 25 years working in higher education, Steve Gaskin, deputy academic registrar at the University of Plymouth, will foster and grow the ISE’s education membership community. 

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