Edward Vitalis
NGA Consultant

Edward is an NGA Consultant and Chief Executive of Invictus Education Trust. A former Deputy Chief Executive at Bright Futures Educational Trust, he has extensive experience leading governance and corporate services across education, health, and social care.
He has served as a trustee, chair, and non-executive director in schools, multi-academy trusts, and NHS bodies, including as Chair of the Greater Manchester CAMHS Collaborative Commissioning Committee and Audit Committee Chair at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Edward supports boards and governance professionals through governance reviews, mentoring, and development programmes. His consultancy focuses on helping boards strengthen culture, strategy, and accountability while ensuring leaders feel supported to deliver their vision.
He believes governance is about creating clarity, confidence, and collaboration – enabling boards to make better decisions for children, families, and communities.