Lisa Hawker is Director of Operations at Ark Schools, where she leads People, Estates and Technology across a network of 48 schools. She has more than 20 years’ experience in education technology and digital transformation, including previous leadership roles at Ark and as Founding Director and Chief Information Officer of TransforMATive. 

Lisa’s work focuses on improving how operational services support schools through clearer processes, stronger assurance and better use of technology. She is currently overseeing major systems change and helping integrate services following Ark’s merger with Pontefract Academies Trust. She is also a member of Endeavour MAT and a governor at Ark Elvin.