Emma Knights
Chief Executive
Emma Knights took up the role of Chief Executive of National
Governors' Association in January 2010. The NGA is the
representative voice for school governors in England, seeking to
influence policy at national level, while also providing
independent information and support for governing bodies.
Emma joined the NGA from the Daycare Trust, a policy and
information charity working on early education and extended
services, where she has been joint Chief Executive since June
2006. Emma has had a number of roles in the voluntary sector,
particularly in the advice sector, and has also previously worked
for the Legal Services Commission and the Local Government
Association, leading projects on child poverty and educational
attainment.