News feedFormer chief executive withdraws tribunal claim
Apr 28, 2009
The trustees of Edutrust Academies Charitable Trust (EACT), one of the largest multi-academy sponsors in the UK, have agreed a settlement with their former Chief Executive, Ian Comfort, over employment issues. Mr Comfort has agreed to withdraw his tribunal claim.
Commenting on the decision, Mr Comfort said: “I am pleased that we have been able to reach an agreement which enables everyone to move forward. I am satisfied that the matters I raised are being addressed, and I wish EACT well for the future.”
Noorzaman Rashid, Vice-Chair and acting Chairman of the EACT said: “I would like to thank Ian for his support, and for the hard work that he put into establishing our academy programme. He is a very able executive, and one of the most experienced educationalists in the Academy world. We have benefited from his input.
- Dr Krishna Sarda resigned from EACT with effect from 30 April 2009. He intends to pursue other academic and professional interests - including the completion of his academic work at Harvard University in the United States.
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