Jenny Patrickson announces plans to step down as Active IQ MD

After 12 years of service, Jenny Patrickson is to leave her position of Director at Active IQ at the end of April, marking a significant leadership change for the organisation.

The long-standing director is stepping away to pursue a portfolio career spanning education, physical activity, active leisure and wellbeing. Her next chapter will focus on consultancy, advisory work and non-executive roles, though she is expected to remain closely connected to both Active IQ and its parent company, NCFE.

Patrickson has been widely credited with shaping Active IQ’s reputation as one of the industry’s most trusted, high-quality awarding organisations, helping to drive standards, innovation and sector leadership during her tenure.

Reflecting on her decision, Patrickson said: “After 12 incredibly rewarding years with Active IQ, I am immensely proud of all that it has achieved. Although moving on is not easy, I know that this is the right time for me to begin a new chapter and embrace new experiences.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to work alongside such talented and dedicated colleagues, customers and partners. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated significant milestones, and built a lasting legacy of quality, innovation, collaboration and meaningful impact within and for the sector. I will remain an advocate of Active IQ from the sidelines and am confident I will see it continue to play a leading role in supporting and driving the sector as part of the larger NCFE family.”

Active IQ has reassured partners and stakeholders that its strategic direction and commitment to high standards remain unchanged. Leadership continuity will be supported by a senior team including Lisa Skelton, Head of Business Development, and Lee Buck, Head of Employer Product Strategy, who will continue to drive engagement, partnerships and innovation.