Meet our Governors

Penny Bermingham

Governor for SEN & Equalities (awaiting photo and biography)

Shreya Desai

Governor for Safeguarding

I am one of the parent governors at Malmesbury. I moved to the UK in 2006 to pursue higher education and gained the Master of Business Administration (MBA) postgraduate qualification. Specialising in Finance, I have 15 years of working experience in the field. I now work as a Tax Advisor for a Tech organisation.

As a Safeguarding Governor and being part of the Standards committee, my role is to ensure there are policies and procedures in place to safeguard and promote pupil welfare. Having stepped into the role about a year ago, I thoroughly enjoy the responsibility as I feel well placed to utilise my experience and knowledge as a parent and as a professional.

If you have any concerns you'd like to voice, feel free to come and chat with me at pick up/drop off or whenever you see me around Morden.

Tom Harrison

Governor for Health & Safety

I am the local authority co-opted Governor for Malmesbury Primary School, having joined the Governing board in early 2023. I grew up and was schooled in the capital and now live in south London.

I work in government relations and public policy, having built a career through the Houses of Parliament, the Bank of England and most recently at Cicero, a political consultancy. I am beginning a role in the Bank of New York Mellon as Vice President for Government Relations from April. Through my work, I have advised senior policymakers and businesspeople on how to navigate political turbulence and uncertainty to deliver policy in the interests of the whole country.

I have an undergraduate degree in French and Russian from Durham University, which included seven months studying and teaching in the cities of Tomsk and St. Petersburg. I have also achieved a distinction in his Graduate Diploma in Economics (equivalent to an undergraduate degree), from Birkbeck, University of London.

Aleksandra Kokot

Governor for Phase-EYFS (awaiting photo and biography)

Porsha Nunes

Chair of the Governing Board, Governor for Pupil Premium, Sports Premium & Phase-KS1

Since 2019, I've had the privilege of serving as a School Governor at Malmesbury Primary School and took over as Chair in September 2023. I am deeply passionate about tackling disadvantage and ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

As an experienced policy and communications professional, I've worked across several government departments, including the Department for Education, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). I lead the Regeneration Priorities Unit at MHCLG, managing a team of 13 to deliver critical policy work across housing, planning and regeneration. My experience spans advising Ministers, leading on policy development and implementation, and working in project delivery roles to ensure we meet our Net Zero targets.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and the theatre.

Femi Omowaye

Governor for Data Protection and Attendance

I was motivated to become a School Governor because as a father of three school-age children, I am a great believer in the provision of high-quality learning environment, where children/young adults are enabled to be the best they can be, irrespective of their social-economic background. I believe that bringing my industry expertise and knowledge to the table is my small way of contributing to this ideal. Furthermore, being a School Governor enables me to gain an insight into how our teachers and their supporting staff deliver the great educational services every day in schools across the country.

I joined Malmesbury Primary School in September 2022 and I am the Governor for Data Protection, and Attendance. Leveraging my professional background in Enterprise Data Management, I am helping to ensure that the school is compliant in all aspects of The Data Protection Act 2018 – UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

It has been a real eye-opening experience that reveals how much work dedicated educators and their supporting staff put into successfully running a school.

Jessica Randall

Governor for Safeguarding

I am a parent governor at Malmesbury, having joined the board in July 2024. My professional background is in creative writing and theatre education. For years I worked with youth theatres, writing and directing plays and supporting young people to improve their drama skills. From 2014-2017 I was Schools and Access Officer at the Polka Theatre in Wimbledon. I currently work for a charity in East London, managing and running creative writing out-of-school clubs for children and young people. I love working with children and supporting them to express their ideas and big imaginations. I care deeply about inclusivity and making sure that all children are valued and have access to opportunities and a great education.

I am a safeguarding governor, which means that I am responsible for checking that the school is doing everything necessary to keep pupils safe and that relevant training and policies are up to date. This connects to my day job, part of which is running safeguarding training for large numbers of volunteers.

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, please grab me for a chat: I'd love to say hello.

Jamie Wynne-Griffith

Vice-Chair of the Governing Board, Governor for Phase KS2

I became co-opted Governor in March 2022. When I left university, I trained as a teacher in a secondary school in Uxbridge. Having a real passion for education and having really enjoyed my own time at school, I wanted to see what it would be like on the other side of the classroom. Whilst I really enjoyed the experience, I decided it was right to pursue other interests whilst I was still young. Volunteering as a Governor was my way of getting back involved and trying to make an impact.

I work at a Private Equity firm in London, previously working and training as an accountant. I live in Earlsfield with my wife and have lived in London for the past 8 years (my parents are originally from Guildford, where I grew up). My job involves assessing investment opportunities, currently focused around student housing, house building and hotels, so a real mix. The job involves scrutinising financial information, assessing if an investment is worthwhile and assessing what resources will be needed to help make it work, which is helpful in my role as a Governor. I deal with people on a day-to-day basis, which I really enjoy and consider a good skill to have as a Governor.

I am currently the vice chair of the Malmesbury Full Governing Body and I am the chair of the Resources Committee. I really enjoy both roles and feel very lucky to work alongside such caring and talented staff and governors. 

Eric Yeung

Governor for Training

I am a seasoned HR practitioner with over 20 years of professional experience in developing people strategies for business impact. Throughout my career, I have held management positions in various industries, gaining valuable hands-on experience in talent management, engagement, resourcing, rewards, learning and organizational development.

With experience serving as a mentor to undergraduates and a coach to management trainees in the business sector, guiding their personal and professional development, I am excited to bring my passion for people development, along with my experience, to Malmesbury Primary School. I am committed to ensuring the best possible education for our students and collaborating with school staff, parents, and the local community to contribute to the school's overall success.

I hold an undergraduate degree in public sector management and a master degree in human resource management.