Oxford International Board of Governors

The Board of Governors oversees how our higher education provision is run, helping ensure high standards, strong support for students, and clear strategic direction.

 

Supporting student success and quality standards

The Board of Governors is responsible for the governance of Oxford International Education Group’s Academic Partnerships and Higher Education Division. It sets the strategic direction and priorities for the division and monitors progress to ensure these are successfully delivered.

The Board helps make sure programmes are delivered to a high standard, students receive appropriate support services, and the organisation meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities, including the requirements of the Office for Students (OfS). Governors work independently from day-to-day management, providing oversight, guidance, and challenge to senior leadership so decisions are made in the best interests of students and the long-term success of the institution.

Our Board of Governors

Lil Bremermann-Richard

Lil is Group Chief Executive Officer of Oxford International Education Group. She has extensive international leadership experience in the global education sector and has led major organisational growth, transformation, and international partnership development.

David Brown

David is President and Co-Founder of Oxford International Education Group. He has decades of experience building international education organisations and developing global partnerships, and has played a central role in shaping the group’s long-term strategy and growth.

Nick Malcomson

Nick is Chief Finance Officer of Oxford International Education Group. He has significant experience in senior financial leadership across international organisations, specialising in governance, strategic planning, and sustainable business growth.

Glynne Stanfield

Glynne is a Non-Executive Director who provides independent oversight and strategic guidance to the Board. He brings extensive senior leadership experience across large organisations, with particular expertise in governance, performance improvement, and risk management.

Laura Guga-Voyce

Laura is Managing Director of UK Academic Partnerships at Oxford International Education Group. She has extensive experience in higher education leadership and partnership development, working with universities to design and deliver degree programmes and expand access to higher education.

Professor Julie Smith (Baroness Smith of Newnham)

Professor Julie Smith is a Non-Executive Director with extensive experience in higher education and public policy. She is a Professor of European Politics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow and Director of Studies at Robinson College. Julie brings senior academic and policy experience, advising on academic integrity and excellence.

Governing body committees

The Board of Governors carries out much of its work through specialist committees, which review areas in detail and provide oversight within their remit.

The Board currently operates the following committees:

  • Audit and Risk Committee

  • Remuneration, Nominations and General Purposes Committee

  • Academic Board

Board of Governors Terms of Reference

Learn more about the Board’s responsibilities and how it oversees governance and student interests.

Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Learn how the Committee provides oversight of financial reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Remuneration, Nominations and General Purposes Committee Terms of Reference

Learn how the Committee oversees senior appointments, remuneration, and key governance matters.

Academic Board Terms of Reference

Learn how the Academic Board provides oversight of academic quality, standards, and the student learning experience.

 

Board of Governors meeting minutes

Please find below our Board of Governors meeting minutes which are published to support transparency and provide a record of key discussions and decisions.

11 February 2025

Find the minutes for the board of governors meeting on 11 February 2025

29 May 2025

Find the minutes for the board of governors meeting on 29 May 2025

5 September 2025

Find the minutes for the board of governors meeting on 5 September 2025

28 October 2025

Find the minutes for the board of governors meeting on 28 October 2025

Legal and Governance Documents

To support transparency and accountability, we publish key legal, regulatory, and governance documents that explain how the Board operates and how we meet our obligations. This includes policies and terms that apply across our centres.

View our policies and documents

Access our institutional policies, regulatory information, and terms and conditions, including those that apply to student admissions across our centres.

Over 30 years of supporting partners as passionate about delivering the best student experiences as we are.

Founded in 1991, Oxford International is a private education company led by an experienced team committed to creating life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide.

We believe in learning without limits and that global access to education provides opportunities for everyone, regardless of borders and backgrounds.

We are a trusted educational partner with a rich history in providing English language programmes, higher education programmes and direct entry routes, along with vocational programmes across the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

  • 4,000 agents worldwide
  • 1,000+ employees
  • 80,000 students supported annually
  • 1 integrated engine

Our Oxford International Values

Underpinned by our core values, which are unwavering even in times of crisis, we continue to deliver our vision of Learning without Limits.

Integrity

We build relationships through trust, honesty and respect.

Passion and Pride

We love what we do and strive for excellence.

Care

We put our students and their goals at the heart of everything we do.

Creativity

We are not afraid to be different and we celebrate innovation.

Smile

Oh, and we believe that a SMILE goes a long way…

One global team of education experts

We have invested in building our global footprint, enabling us to increase student volume and diversity. Our sector-leading approach to recruitment has helped develop our presence across multiple destinations, levels, subjects, and modes of study with unique experience in recruiting and supporting students internationally. Our teams are experts in international education, strategically positioned to help diversify international student footprint for universities globally.

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