Shrewsbury School announces appointment of Chief Operating Officer

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Nick Dodd as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Clerk to the Governors of Shrewsbury School.  

Nick emerged as the stand-out candidate from a large field of applicants in a rigorous search process led by RS Academics. He will join Shrewsbury School leadership team from the Summer Term 2025.  

Nick is currently COO and Clerk to the Governors at Bryanston School, an all-through 3-18 independent boarding and day school in Dorset.  Before taking on this post nearly five years ago, Nick worked in retail and logistics, most recently in a senior role at John Lewis and Partners.  Prior to that, Nick worked in the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool, whilst studying for his doctorate. 

Nick is a Board member of the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA) and he was previously a trustee for the University of Chester Students’ Union.  Nick is married to Thea and they have three children.   

Commenting on his appointment, Nick said: “I am delighted to be joining Shrewsbury and very much look forward to contributing to its future success.” 

We look forward to welcoming Nick and his family to Shrewsbury in 2025.