Carl Riding is Principal and CEO of Truro and Penwith College and an experienced senior strategic leader within the education sector, recognised for driving excellence across further education, apprenticeships, skills and organisational transformation.

Carl has led large and diverse curriculum and support departments throughout his career and has extensive experience delivering ambitious strategic objectives across academic and technical vocational education, apprenticeships and skills, adult learning, higher education, estates, MIS, IT services and learner support.

His leadership is characterised by a strong customer and employer focus, ensuring provision remains responsive to industry needs while maintaining exceptional learner outcomes and organisational performance.

Carl is highly skilled in strategic planning, operational leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for his positive, enthusiastic and people-centred approach, he combines strong communication skills with the ability to lead effectively in complex and fast-paced environments.