Published: 27th January, 2026
Alps Education Welcomes Seb Holmes as New Finance Director
We are delighted to welcome Seb Holmes as the new Finance Director at Alps, bringing a wealth of financial expertise and strategic leadership.
Prior to joining Alps Education, Seb built a strong career across various finance roles, working in fast-growing organisations and partnering closely with senior leadership teams. He brings extensive experience in providing strategic financial insight, supporting data-driven decision-making and helping organisations scale sustainably through periods of growth and change.
Alps has built a strong reputation for empowering educators with actionable insight to improve student outcomes, and Seb’s appointment underscores the organisation’s commitment to financial excellence and long-term stability.
In his role as Finance Director, Seb will oversee all financial functions. He will play a key role in shaping financial strategy to support Alps Education’s mission of helping every student achieve their full potential through insightful data analysis.
On his appointment, Seb commented:
“Joining Alps is a brilliant opportunity to combine my passion for strategic finance with a mission that truly matters. I’m excited to drive sustainable growth and ensure we are maximising value for all our partner schools and colleges”.
Mary Ahern, CEO at Alps added:
“We are delighted to welcome Seb to Alps Education. He brings strong financial leadership and a clear strategic mindset that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and support our partner schools and colleges. Seb’s experience and approach align closely with our values, and we’re excited to have him join the leadership team.”
About Alps Education
Alps is a leading provider of educational technology solutions, designed to help schools and educators optimise student outcomes. Using the full national DfE dataset, Alps provides comprehensive exam and progress tracking analysis via two platforms, Connect and Summit, for over 1,200 schools, colleges, and Groups in the UK and internationally. For more information on Alps, and how we can support your school, click here.
