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Gwenllian Lansdown

Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-20

Gwenllian Lansdown is the CEO of Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin. Lansdown is based in the United Kingdom. Lansdown was born in 1979 in St Asaph and educated at Cardiff University and St Hilda's College.

Gwenllian Lansdown Davies is a former Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, a former County Councillor for Riverside, and Chief Executive of Plaid Cymru between 2007 and 2011. She was previously the Chief Executive of Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin. Since 2025 she is the Chief Executive of Dysgu.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Gwenllian Lansdown has focused on their appointment as Chief Executive of a new Professional Learning body, as well as ongoing issues affecting Welsh-language nurseries under Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin, including concerns about potential closures and curriculum requirements. Lansdown has also featured in coverage related to Welsh-language education policy and governance roles within Welsh cultural institutions.

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Born
1979 · St Asaph
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
Cardiff University, St Hilda's College, Ysgol Tryfan

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Gwenllian Lansdown: FAQ

What company does Gwenllian Lansdown lead?
Gwenllian Lansdown is CEO of Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin.
Where was Gwenllian Lansdown educated?
Gwenllian Lansdown studied at Cardiff University, St Hilda's College, Ysgol Tryfan.