Isara Cotton

Co-opted Member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Appointed: March 2025

Biography

Isara Cotton is a senior leader within NatWest Group, overseeing three sales teams and contributing to strategic decision-making. With a focus on People and Culture, they are involved in initiatives that support collaboration and inclusion across business areas.

They bring experience in risk management, leadership, team development and operational efficiency, aiming to create an environment where people can do their best work. Alongside their professional role they are committed to continuous learning and contributing to broader discussions on workplace culture and engagement.

Outside of work they enjoy spending time with family, travelling, music and making the most of the outdoors.

Isara was a member of the College’s Board from January 2023 to July 2024.

Register of Interest

Any Directorships including companies or organisations which are doing or seeking to do business with the College, or with any of its associated companies. N/A

Current employment and any previous employment in which you continue to have a financial interest (including self-employment). NatWest Group – 19 years

Employment by companies or organisations which are doing or seeking to do business with the College, or with any of its associated companies. N/A

Paid or unpaid positions or connections with other educational institutions, including universities, colleges and schools. N/A

Other appointments (voluntary, remunerated or otherwise), e.g. trusteeships, directorships, local authority memberships, magistracy, tribunals etc. other paid or unpaid public appointments or elections to office. N/A

Membership of any professional bodies, trade associations, special interest groups or mutual support organisations. Finance and Leasing Association (member). Chartered Banker (member) Leasing Foundation (committee member).

Shareholdings – Companies in which you hold more than 1% of the share capital. N/A

Spouse, partner or other close family member with a direct financial interest in the supply of goods or services to the College, or a significant shareholding in the company or other body which supplies goods or services. N/A

Spouse, partner or other close family member with positions or connections with other educational institutions, including universities, colleges and schools. N/A

Any contractual relationship with the Corporation [or any company or other organisation connected with the Corporation]. N/A

Any other interests which you consider are appropriate to disclose and are not covered by the above. N/A