Our Team
The IQA Team manages day-to-day operations, centre relationships, quality assurance and programme growth. Below is a selection of our leadership and specialist advisors.
Leadership
Simon Feary
Oversees operations, centre onboarding and strategic delivery across IQA’s portfolio. Focused on strong governance, learner outcomes and international growth.
Olivia Mae Dorrita
Leads centre partnerships and approvals, supporting new applications, onboarding and ongoing account management with a service-first approach.
Academic & Industry Advisors
Prof. Alan Whitmore
Professor of Higher Education policy and assessment design. Advises IQA on curriculum standards, assessment moderation and academic integrity.
Dr. Priya Desai
Specialist in awarding-body compliance and centre audit. Supports external quality reviews, sampling plans and continuous improvement.
Capt. James Rowe, CMarEng
Chartered Marine Engineer with sea-going command experience. Guides programme design and employer engagement across marine and maritime pathways.
Omar Khan
Advises on aviation maintenance and operations curricula, safety culture and industry alignment for learners pursuing aviation careers.
Eleanor Wright
Leads regulatory policy, data protection and risk management across awarding operations, ensuring robust and proportionate controls.