Mary Curnock Cook OBE

Mary Curnock Cook is an independent educationalist who serves on the board of several education organisations. From 2010-2017, she was Chief Executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Earlier in her career she worked in the hospitality, food and biotech sectors. Mary is Chair of Governors at Kensington and Chelsea College, a Council member at the Open University, a non-exec Director at the Student Loans Company, and a Trustee of both United Learning and National Numeracy. She has an MSc from London Business School and was awarded an OBE in 2000. Mary is an Honorary Fellow of Birkbeck, University of London and has an honorary doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire.