Gordonstoun announced today that it has appointed Lisa Kerr as Principal. The appointment is part of a re-structuring of the leadership team of the school which includes the appointment of Gordonstoun alumnus and current Head of the Senior School, Titus Edge, as 
Headmaster and Hugh Brown the Finance Director. Ms Kerr will take over from current Principal Simon Reid who is leaving after six years to take up the position of Headmaster of Christ’s Hospital in Sussex in September 2017.
Lisa Kerr is an experienced business leader who has been a Governor of Gordonstoun for over ten years as well as being a current parent at the school. She is the first female Principal of the School. Gordonstoun will be one of the first independent schools in the country to be led by someone from a business background.
Chairman of the Governors Dr Eve Poole said, ‘I am delighted to announce this new leadership team which combines strong educational credentials with the full range of strategic, business and development skills to deliver our vision for Gordonstoun as the world leader in character education. This formidable team has over 40 years direct experience of Gordonstoun as pupil, staff member, parent and Governor.’
Lisa Kerr said ‘I have been involved with schools for 15 years and with Gordonstoun for over a decade. I am tremendously excited by this opportunity to work with an amazingly dedicated staff at a school which leads the way in character education. From my business background, I know that the broad education which Gordonstoun provides has never been more important. I am looking forward to working closely with Titus, Hugh and all the staff to develop Gordonstoun at home and spread our ethos more widely in the years ahead.’