We are
National Education Group
Since we formed in 2017, we’ve reached over 200 countries and now supply digital content and software solutions to over 44,000 education establishments, including primary, secondary, special and independent schools, academies and multi-academy trusts, nurseries and international schools.
Our Journey
Since our establishment, we’ve been transforming the way educators share important information and deliver workforce training, making high-quality resources instantly available which can be tailored to collective or individual needs using advanced management tools.
Our management team
Our experienced management team has a proven track record of success and innovation
Neil Gamewell is a founder and the CEO of NEG. He is an experienced entrepreneur, founding and leading numerous education service businesses over the last 15 years. Neil’s understanding of schools, commercial awareness and passion for innovation through digital solutions has been key to the high growth of NEG.
James Southworth is a founder and the chief product officer of NEG. He is a marketing and communication specialist, with a career spanning over 15 years delivering innovative marketing strategies across a multitude of sectors. James is key to NEG’s digital strategy, leading on the development of new products and successfully taking them to market.
Joseph Stoney is a founder and the chief sales officer of NEG. He is a customer-centric, digital marketing and communications specialist, with a strong background in customer acquisition and retention strategies which he has lived through a career spanning over 15 years in various industries. Joe has an unrivalled customer-first mentality, and spends most days in communication with new and existing high-value customers. He is also governor at an Ofsted rated “outstanding” primary school.
Richard Mansfield is the chief technology officer at NEG. He is a highly-motivated and committed executive, with nearly 20 years demonstrated experience of building and managing successful products from ideation through to market leadership. Richard leads a project team committed to NEG’s ongoing innovative software development.
Stephen Boatman is the finance director at NEG. He is a qualified chartered accountant (ICAEW) and has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions. Stephen has supported NEG’s recent growth strategy, in particular successfully advising the company on investment opportunities and helping to identify market opportunities moving forward.
Natalia Khudenko is the education programme director at NEG and has been committing to its growth and development since 2018. Natalia leads both the programme development and media production teams and ensures the successful implementation of NEG's content development strategy.
David Burgess is the sales and customer success director at NEG. He has two decades of leadership experience across sales, marketing, customer support and professional services at companies like Schoolcomms, ParentPay and Capita. David’s role at NEG is to ensure our customers are at the heart of our business – ensuring we’re continually listening, and working hard to meet the evolving needs of our members.
Neil Gamewell is a founder and the CEO of NEG. He is an experienced entrepreneur, founding and leading numerous education service businesses over the last 15 years. Neil’s understanding of schools, commercial awareness and passion for innovation through digital solutions has been key to the high growth of NEG.
Joseph Stoney is a founder and the chief sales officer of NEG. He is a customer-centric, digital marketing and communications specialist, with a strong background in customer acquisition and retention strategies which he has lived through a career spanning over 15 years in various industries. Joe has an unrivalled customer-first mentality, and spends most days in communication with new and existing high-value customers. He is also governor at an Ofsted rated “outstanding” primary school.
Stephen Boatman is the finance director at NEG. He is a qualified chartered accountant (ICAEW) and has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions. Stephen has supported NEG’s recent growth strategy, in particular successfully advising the company on investment opportunities and helping to identify market opportunities moving forward.
David Burgess is the sales and customer success director at NEG. He has two decades of leadership experience across sales, marketing, customer support and professional services at companies like Schoolcomms, ParentPay and Capita. David’s role at NEG is to ensure our customers are at the heart of our business – ensuring we’re continually listening, and working hard to meet the evolving needs of our members.
James Southworth is a founder and the chief product officer of NEG. He is a marketing and communication specialist, with a career spanning over 15 years delivering innovative marketing strategies across a multitude of sectors. James is key to NEG’s digital strategy, leading on the development of new products and successfully taking them to market.
Richard Mansfield is the chief technology officer at NEG. He is a highly-motivated and committed executive, with nearly 20 years demonstrated experience of building and managing successful products from ideation through to market leadership. Richard leads a project team committed to NEG’s ongoing innovative software development.
Natalia Khudenko is the education programme director at NEG and has been committing to its growth and development since 2018. Natalia leads both the programme development and media production teams and ensures the successful implementation of NEG's content development strategy.
