OCN London Welcomes James Stockdale as New Chair of Trustees

We are delighted to announce that James Stockdale has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees at OCN London, following the recent departure of Kurt Hintz. We thank Kurt for his leadership and commitment during his time as Chair and wish him well for the future.

James has served as a Trustee on the OCN London Board for the past two years, most recently as Chair of the Strategic Development and Engagement Committee. In this role, he has supported initiatives to expand OCN London’s reach, strengthen industry partnerships, and drive innovation in qualification frameworks.

Alongside his work with OCN London, James brings a wealth of sector-wide experience, having held senior leadership and advisory roles across awarding and professional bodies. His career includes serving as Global Director of Qualifications and Learning for the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), Director of Awarding and Policy for ABE Qualifications, Director of Examinations for the Royal Academy of Dance, Director of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, and as a Member of NCC Education’s Academic Board.

“I’m deeply honoured to take on the role of Chair at OCN London. It’s a privilege to work alongside Carlos, the executive team and the Board as we build on OCN London’s proud legacy and shape the next chapter of its impact. I’m excited to help drive forward our mission to widen access, champion innovation, and ensure our qualifications continue to empower learners and communities across the UK and beyond.” – James Stockdale

James’ appointment as Chair reflects both his deep understanding of the education and training landscape and his strong commitment to governance, innovation, and widening access. On behalf of our Board, leadership team, and staff, we extend a warm welcome to James in his new role.