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Dan Parkes currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Mercian Trust, where responsibilities include leading a diverse family of schools with a focus on social justice and mobility in Walsall and the West Midlands. Appointed CEO in March 2019, Dan previously held the position of Executive Director for Partnerships, Innovation, and New Schools Development, contributing to the establishment of new schools including a free school. Additionally, Dan is a member of the West Midlands DFE Advisory Board and the Secondary Headteachers Reference Group, providing advisory support on national education policy. Dan has a history of leadership roles in various educational institutions, including founding Principal of Walsall Studio School, where notable achievements include securing a Good Ofsted judgement and winning national awards.