Meet the team

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Director

Adam Waters

Director of BFBS Academy and Creative

“BFBS Academy changes lives, can boost your confidence and has created opportunities for hundreds of people. I am so proud of our courses, our advice, and our technology. But most of all I am proud of our fantastic team. I hope you'll meet them.”

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Head of Academy

June MacMahon

 Head of BFBS Academy

As Head of BFBS Academy since 2017, June has had considerable experience in working with both the veterans as well as serving military community. June is an experienced leader within education, and qualified with a Masters in Education Leadership, and has a deep understanding of course development and delivery across several subject specialisms within the media sector. 

    

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Carolyn

Carolyn Kendall

Training Manager

Carolyn has been with the BFBS Academy since its inception in 2017, where she has supported over 90 veterans through the Academy's training programmes. Working alongside Kim, she helps build strategic relationships with leading production companies including Fremantle, All3Media, Sky, Amazon, BBC, and ITV to secure quality work placements for students. 

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Kim Nguyen

Curriculum Manager

As Curriculum Manager for BFBS Academy, Kim brings over 9 years of teaching experience developing talent and creating pathways into the creative industries. She builds strategic relationships with leading production companies including Fremantle, All3Media, Sky, Amazon, BBC and ITV to secure quality work placements for students.  

Kieron Curtis

Account Executive 

 

Kieron is the newest member of our team and joined in Spring 2025 as an Account Executive. He is responsible for managing our existing accounts, training logistics, planning and invoicing. Kieron also supports Adam Waters with specific projects and tasks. 

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Karen Patterson

Sales & Account Manager 

Karen is our Sales & Account Manager  and joined the BFBS Academy team in 2022.  She manages tenders for both Academy and Creative teams, and has extensive experience in account management, sales development and tender writing. She manages all the procurement framework agreements through which clients can procure our services and leads on our social value proposition. Karen works closely with our clients, the BFBS account teams and trainers to create proposals which achieve our client’s learning objectives, researching potential new courses and developing training opportunities.