Alain van West

Alain van West	Committees: Quality of Education, Vice Chair of Governors
	Background:  I have worked at senior executive level in Travel Management and Travel Technology for companies such as SAP and American Express.  Lately, I have completely refocused my efforts in working on professionalising women’s rugby. I have also been on the Sacred Heart Church Finance Committee for over 5 years, as well as been on several boards. I have run 3 marathons on behalf of Jesuit Missions, including a sub 4 hour performance on the last one!
	Personal Statement: I have lived in Merton for over 40 years. Whilst my 2 older children went to Sacred Heart Primary School in Raynes Park, my youngest son spent all his primary education at St John Fisher from reception to Year 6. I volunteered to become a Foundation Governor as I am extremely lucky to have had the professional and educational experiences I have had, and I would like to give back and positively contribute to the development of the generation of the future.