Al Kingsley is CEO of the EdTech company, NetSupport, with almost 30 years of experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding. With a passion for education and, in particular, governance and raising organisational performance, Al has undertaken several other roles outside of his NetSupport duties, including being Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust and an AP Academy, Chair of the area’s Governors’ Leadership Group and the county SEND Board. With 20+ years of governance experience, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Commissioner’s Advisory Board for the East of England and North London, is an FED Council member, Chair of the BESA EdTech Group and his regional Employment and Skills Board.
A well-known face in EdTech around the world, Al is also the author of “My Secret #EdTech Diary” and co-author of “A Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education”. Al continues to support schools with consulting and mentoring – as well as writing for the wider education community and speaking at events.