Full name:
Fiona Sanders-Hewett
Where did you grow up?
Predominantly in Leeds and Wakefield, but also in Essex.
Education:
I have a degree in Biological Anthropology from Downing College, Cambridge; but my Part I was in Classics. After graduating I joined PwC and I trained to become a Chartered Accountant with the ICAEW.
Your previous role and place of work:
My previous role was as Financial Controller for Oval Medical Technologies Limited, based on the Cambridge Research Park. They are an R&D company developing patient-centric autoinjectors.
What are you most looking forward to about working at King’s Ely?
I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new people. Oh, and the lunches!
Hobbies/interests outside of school:
I enjoy running, reading, board games with my children, making a fuss of my cats, walking the dogs.
Any pets?
Two cats and two dogs.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Prime Minister, fortunately I outgrew that idea!
What is your favourite meal/food?
Lasagne.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
To create more hours in the day!
Who is your hero?
My dad, he was a surgeon and made a big difference to a lot of lives.
What was the last book you read?
‘The Vanishing Half’ by Brit Bennett.
What is your favourite film?
I like the Die Hard movies!
Do you have any phobias or fears?
Spiders.
Name three things you would want with you if stranded on a desert island for a week:
A good book,
Sunglasses,
My family and pets!