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We are delighted to introduce our growing collection of Old Princethorpian Professional Profiles - a celebration of the diverse and inspiring career journeys of our alumni since leaving the Princethorpe Foundation. Each profile offers a personal glimpse into the professional paths our OPs have taken, alongside cherished memories of their time at school.
Whether you're exploring new career ideas, seeking inspiration, or simply curious about where life has taken fellow OPs, these stories showcase the breadth of talent, ambition, and experience within our community. From entrepreneurs and educators to engineers and artists, every journey is unique - and every story is worth sharing.
We invite you to browse the profiles and discover the remarkable achievements of our alumni. Who knows? You might just find a spark of inspiration for your own next chapter.
Click on any of the profiles below to start exploring.
John exemplifies the values and spirit of Princethorpe through both his professional success and his exceptional commitment to giving back. He has remained an active member of our community, generously sharing his insights with pupils, and even taking part in the House Singing competition — a gesture that reflects his warmth, enthusiasm, and enduring connection to the College. John’s continued support and engagement truly embody the Spirit of Family that defines Princethorpe. Congratulations, John.
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Our sincerest thanks to everyone who submitted a nomination. We look forward to launching the 2026 Alumni Award season next year, and warmly encourage you to play your part to help us celebrate this diverse and dynamic Old Princethorpian community.
Click on the buttons below for John's full profile and the Prize Giving story.
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Prize Giving 2025 Story
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Owen was a boarding pupil at Princethorpe College from 1992 to 1997. Now residing in Florida, he is Founder, CEO and Principal Research Scientist for the Centre for Ocean Research and Education (CORE). He is a passionate marine conservation scientist, driven to integrate young people, communities and local stakeholders into conservation research programs, so that "a sense of ownership can be taken to preserve our wild blue spaces".
An OP who is passionate about mentorship and career guidance, Kathryn has generously returned to Princethorpe to share her insights with the next generation of Princethorpians, both for the 2025 Career Insights event in 2025 and as a guest speaker for Year 10's PSHE programme. Kathryn is Junior Commercial Manager at AtkinsRéalis, engaging in high-level contract management and negotiating agreements.
Eqbal has a long history of supporting Princethorpe College, as a guest speaker at the 2025 Career Insights event and as the parent of two Old Princethorpians who have recently completed their education at the College. He is Co-Founder and Director of Halcyon Provident, a small commercial real estate business, having spent 25 years working globally with large corporate institutions such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS. He specialises in Investment Banking and Wealth Management.
Melissa attended Crescent School before joining Princethorpe College in 2009 to being her secondary education. So, she is both an Old Princethorpian and an Old Crescentian, and continues to support the Foundation by coming back to speak to current pupils at events such as the Princethorpe Careers Fair. Melissa has achieved her life-long ambition to be a solicitor, having recently been promoted to Associate Solicitor for HCR Law.
One of our Spanish OPs who boarded at Princethorpe from 1988 to 1993, Javier is a highly qualified AI, Automation and Machine Vision Consultant. He founded his own company in 2019, and is passionate about helping others pursue similar ambitions.
Neil pursued his interest in sport and healthcare well beyond Princethorpe when he left in 2002, going on to earn a MSc. in Physiotherapy, a post-graduate diploma in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy and a post-graduate certificate in Strength and Conditioning. He credits his career success since then - currently with Southampton FC - to persistence, hard work and a little bit of luck.
Since completing her A-levels at Princethorpe College in 2018, Zainah has been driven by a desire for a career related to children. Her degree dissertation explored the detrimental effects of child abuse and neglect on the developing brain, and she explored the adequacy of the UK legal system's child protection in her Graduate Diploma in Law. Zainah's route to becoming a paralegal, whilst not always smooth-sailing, has been fuelled and forged by her passion.
Molly was a Princethorpe pupil from Year 7 right through to Upper Sixth, completing her A-levels in 2019. She returned for a time to work in our Marketing and Admissions department, before moving on to combine her professional experience with her sporting passion - Netball - as Digital Assistant for England Netball. Today she is thriving as Content Executive for AFC Bournemouth.
