Angela Cox
Principal and Chief Executive
Angela Cox, Principal and Chief Executive of Ayrshire College, brings over 26 years of experience in the further and higher education sector across Scotland and England.
Beginning her career in the Leisure and Tourism sector after completing an HND at the College of Commerce of Glasgow, Angela went on to earn a BA Hons in Post Compulsory Education from Southampton University, a Post Graduate Leadership Certificate from the University of Warwick, and an MBA from the Open University.
Passionate about providing life-changing educational opportunities and fostering global citizenship, Angela is dedicated to promoting a fairer and more inclusive society. Her career has been marked by senior leadership roles focused on curriculum delivery, quality improvement, and organisational development. She has spearheaded numerous innovation projects, driving transformation within organisations, including collaborations with employers and communities.
Angela has played a key role in developing and leading economic and growth deal projects in skills and innovation. She also serves on several boards, including Interface, College Development, The Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and the Kilmarnock Town Centre Regeneration Board.
Read Angela's Board of Management Register of Interests document