Perninder holds a BA Hons in Applied Economics from the University of Hertfordshire, he then went onto study professional accountancy and is a qualified chartered management accountant (CGMA). He has held positions at a senior level as Finance Director, CFO & COO. He has worked across a number different industry sectors including, Law, healthcare, Telecomms, Marketing and Technology. Perninder is currently CEO of a software development business specialising in the healthcare sector. He joined as Parent Governor at Frances Bardsley Academy in September 2019 and became Associate Member of the Trust Finance & Facilities Committee in 2022.