Emlyn Wright is a senior education professional with over 20 years of leadership experience across the education sector, including headship, system leadership, and national advisory roles. He is currently an Assistant Director in Children’s Services, with responsibility for Education and Inclusion within a local authority in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. He was recently seconded part-time to the Department for Education as a Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) Adviser.

Emlyn serves as a Trustee of the Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust, where he brings strategic insight and a strong commitment to the educational and community value of heritage spaces. He has a particular interest in the Palm House’s historic botanic collection and its potential to support learning, wellbeing, and environmental awareness. Emlyn is passionate about ensuring that the Palm House continues to thrive as a unique cultural asset for the people of Liverpool and beyond.

Emlyn is also a Trustee of the St George’s Hall Charitable Trust and serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Cheshire Academies Trust.