New Chief Executive Appointed to Lead Windsor Forest Colleges Group

Windsor Forest Colleges Group has announced the appointment of Oliver Symons as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the experienced FE leader set to join the organisation this autumn. Symons joins from Moulton College, bringing substantial sector experience to one of the region's key further education providers. The leadership change arrives as further education colleges navigate evolving national skills policy, T-level implementation, and increasing expectations around employer engagement and workforce development. For local authorities and their cabinet members with responsibility for skills and economic growth, college leadership appointments carry significant weight in ensuring post-16 provision aligns with regional labour market needs and supports young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). The appointment underscores the ongoing importance of strong governance and strategic leadership in the further education sector, particularly as colleges balance educational standards with financial sustainability and their expanding role in delivering technical qualifications, apprenticeships and adult learning opportunities.