A University of Manchester student and a students’ union CEO are the latest additions to the Board at the Office of the Independent Adjudicator.
Philosophy student Jesy Mamputu and Nottingham Trent Union’s CEO Phil Kynaston will join the 13-member board at its next meeting in March.
They both bring student-focused experience which will serve the OIA well as it continues to develop its support for the students who use its Scheme.
Welcoming Jesy and Phil, Sim Scavazza, OIA Chair said:
“It is important for us to bring in fresh perspectives to support good governance, and we are positive that Phil and Jesy will be able to do just that. Trustees who work closely with and speak to students on a day-to-day basis, hear what students are saying and understand the issues that are affecting them. This helps us shape the decisions we are making. Their input will no doubt bring a real flavour of student life to the board and to the OIA’s work.”
Jesy is a final-year Philosophy student at the University of Manchester with experience across higher education, banking and social mobility. He previously served as National Finance Director of The 93% Club and is now a founding student partner of Manchester 10/10. This is the University of Manchester’s flagship student-success programme aimed at closing the degree-awarding gap among black students on campus.
Jesy said:
"I care deeply about fairness in this sector and I'm excited to bring a lived and contemporary understanding of the student experience. I'm looking forward to supporting the OIA’s work in maintaining confidence, transparency and integrity in the complaints process.”
Phil is the Chief Executive Officer at Nottingham Trent Students’ Union, with extensive experience spanning over 20 years in the sector. He previously worked at Manchester Metropolitan Students’ Union. He holds an undergraduate degree from Manchester Metropolitan University and a postgraduate degree from the University of Derby.
Phil said:
“I’m looking forward to helping strengthen the student experience by supporting independent, fair, and transparent complaints processes. Drawing on my experience in higher education, I’m committed to contributing to the OIA’s essential role in ensuring students feel heard across providers and in embedding learning from complaints into sector-wide practice.”