Meet the NCC Education Team

Ngai Fong

Chief Executive Officer

Having spent 25 years in the administrative service of the Hong Kong Government, Mr

Fong acquired a wide range of experience and expertise in various sectors including

social welfare, culture and the arts, labour and manpower, trade and investment, as well

as healthcare policies and services. He was posted to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London responsible for promoting the bilateral relations between Hong

Kong and the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe in the late 1990s. Between 2011

and 2015, he was the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in

Singapore, looking after the bilateral trade, investment and cultural relations between

Hong Kong and ASEAN countries. In the last six years, he was the Deputy Secretary

for Health in charge of healthcare manpower training and development, private

hospitals development and regulation, voluntary health insurance scheme, mental

health policy, healthcare technology in genomic medicine and advanced therapy

products.

Rebecca Gooch

Director of Quality, Training & Development, Responsible Officer

I have over 12 years experience within Further and Higher education. This ranges from teaching to quality and then being a Head of School at the City of Liverpool College. The most rewarding aspect of being within education is seeing students achieve their full potential and then paying that forward. I have a true passion for education and truly believe this makes a difference in an individual’s life.  

My background is sport and fitness and I love spending time with family and friends.  I enjoy listening to music, podcasts and audio books, especially those that inspire!

Favourite quote:

“Dream more, learn more, care more and be more” Dolly Parton

Steven Bettoni

IT Support Manager

Steve has over two decades of IT experience in both the public and private sector and in consultancy and management roles. He holds Microsoft, Novell and CompTIA certifications in Server Infrastructure, Networking, Desktop Support and ITIL.

Outside of work Steve enjoys watching football, cooking, and plane spotting!  

Favourite quote: “We didn’t underestimate them. They were just a lot better than we thought.” Sir Bobby Robson 

Ian Smith

Director of Finance, Corporate Services and HR

Ian has worked in finance for more than 45 years. He is Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualified and manages the Finance Team. Ian promises he is an accountant with a sense of humour. From working in major corporations for most of his career, Ian brings valuable experience to the team.

Outside of work, theatre and the arts are a must for him! Ian also enjoys playing and watching sports.  

Favourite quote: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Walt Disney 

Rebecca Bewley

Head of Partnerships

Rebecca has a BA in French and Spanish from the University of Manchester. She has over five years of experience in Sales and has a strong customer service background. In her role she supports the Business Development Team and our Accredited Partner Centres.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking – she has completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks. She also loves cooking, and spending time with her partner and her rescue dog, Nova. 

Favourite quote: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop 

Sheetal Choraria

Director of Global Business Development

With extensive experience in the education and technology industry, Sheetal leads the sales and marketing strategy of NCC Education, driving growth and ensuring the organization's continued success

Outside of work, she is a full-time parent of an 8yr old who constantly challenges her IQ with “why and how” questions! She loves traveling and targets to visit at least one new country every year. 

Favourite quote:“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” —Estée Lauder