Andrew Wren
Andrew is the Chair of Trustees at St Mary’s Hospice and is the Chief Executive of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, in addition to his role as a professor of practice at the University of Cumbria. A native of Cumbria, Andrew studied Modern Languages at Hull University, spending a year in Sweden. After a career in hospitality and retail management, he transitioned into teaching in 2002, working at two further education colleges in Yorkshire before returning to Cumbria in 2015. He founded the Academy Trust in 2021.
Committed to community involvement, Andrew is passionate about supporting St Mary’s Hospice and our vital work in South Cumbria. He is fiercely supportive of the hospice movement and the unique service it provides.
Living in Broughton, Andrew enjoys spending his free time walking with his young son, Jacob, and their lively dachshund, Enzo. He also enjoys tending to his garden, reading and anything IT related. He is dedicated to helping the hospice develop our staff to reach our full potential and continue the exceptional work we do.
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