Dean Spears

Governor

Dean is a working Governor: Head of Sussex Bay (www.sussexbay.org.uk). A Geographer (Birmingham, Bristol) and later ethical finance and strategy (MBA, Sussex), Dean was first to go to University from his family in inner-city Birmingham and has over 25 years experience as a Director in local government, Universities and education designing and building things, with 4 years overseas for a USA ethical $B technology organisation in the Colorado tech belt.

Dean is also a Designated Independent Person for Surrey County Council (a statutory role, helping to uphold high-standards of Elected Member leadership, is an online volunteer mentor for vulnerable children for NSPCC, and helps out charities and community groups with advice and support for free. Dean joined CCG in January 2025 and is a member of the
Resources Committee.