Our people

Dan Century is our Chief Financial Officer. Dan has worked at IntoUniversity for almost 10 years and oversees the sound financial management and strategy of the charity. Dan has a degree in Medieval and Modern History from the University of Birmingham. Before moving to IntoUniversity, he trained as a chartered accountant at the accountancy firm Mazars, and then after qualifying worked in the insurance industry.

Dan Russell joined us in July 2023. Dan studied German and Politics at the University of Edinburgh. Dan previously worked as a tutor and English teacher.

David Ellis joined us in August 2019. David has a degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and previously worked as a English language teaching assistant in France.

Denise Hombiro joined us in January 2023. Denise studied for her Law LLB and LLMs at the University of Manchester, and has previous experience as senior mentor with NCS the Challenge.

Denise was a corporate finance lawyer in the City, before assuming executive roles in retail and professional services. Until recently, she was Chair of the University of York, through which she has taken a keen interest in the establishment of IntoUniversity centres in the East of England. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of Reach plc, Topps Tiles, and a Trustee of the National Trust.

Dolly Kippax-Jones joined us in August 2022. Dolly has a degree in History and Politics from the University of Edinburgh and previously worked at Teach First.

Donovan Kirkwood joined us in July 2022. Donovan has a degree in Education from the University of Roehampton. Previously, he worked for universities as a Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer and School Liaison Outreach Team Leader and as a Graduate Advisor at Greater Manchester Higher.

Dr Nik Kotecha is an internationally renowned businessman, scientist, influencer and serial entrepreneur. He founded and led the inspirational growth of leading Midlands-based developer and manufacturer of generic medicines, Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and is Founder and Chairman of RandalSun Capital. In 2017, he and his wife Moni established the Randal Foundation CIO.

Eleanor Wetherall joined us in February 2026. Eleanor studied English Literature at the University of Liverpool. She previously worked as a SEN Teaching Assistant and has also volunteered with IntoUniversity.

Ella Byng joined us in August 2022. Ella has a degree in Sociology from the University of Exeter. Previously, she was a Peer Mentor and has volunteered with SEND Primary school students at a charity care farm. She has also completed an internship with a local community trust, as a Charity Development Assistant.

Ella Rowley joined us in September 2025. She has a BA in French and Spanish from the University of Bristol. She has previously worked as a Student Ambassador during her time at university and for a French not-for-profit that organises language exchanges during her year abroad.

Ella Smith joined us in August 2025. Ella has an undergraduate degree in Ancient History from the University of Durham. She has previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant and a Senior Course Assistant.