Dan Baxter

Dan has always had a thirst for knowledge, a drive to learn more, and a desire to improve the spaces and communities around him. As the first in his family to have an A-Level, go to university and move out of their local town, Dan was fortunate to have gained so much from his education. But university quickly revealed that being the first to do something wasn't necessarily the easiest path. Dan discovered that his background suddenly had significant ramifications on his social, cultural and educational capital. This realisation and related experiences have been the driving force throughout their career.

Since completing a postgraduate degree in educational research almost 20 years ago, Dan has worked collaboratively across the FE sector for organisations that share his values: creating opportunity, championing those who need support and inspiring the next generation.

This passion led him to join Peridot, where he works with colleagues and clients who share the same ambition. Building relationships with people who care about the communities they serve; Dan meticulously searches to find exceptional leaders who will champion and inspire.

Outside of work, Dan is a northern-based school governor, a kid's football coach, a sports watcher, a book reader, a (very amateur) guitar player and a Pointless trophy winner. But most importantly, he is a husband and a dad to two amazing little people.