Pepe Di'lasio was most recently Headteacher at Wales High School, a High school in Rotherham from 2012 to 2024. Pepe began his teaching career in Doncaster before moving as Deputy Headteacher to an outstanding school in Sheffield. Pepe has also worked as an Executive Headteacher of two high schools and more recently an Assistant Director of Education for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Pepe is also a former Chair of ASCL Equality, Inclusion & Ethics Committee and ASCL President 2021-2022.  He was elected as ASCL General Secretary in 2023 and took over the role in April 2024. He recently became High Sheriff for South Yorkshire 2025-2026.