GRIMSBY'S David Ross, the co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, is a leading candidate to become the next chairman of Ofsted, the education watchdog.
As reported, Mr Ross set up the David Ross Education Trust, which runs 25 schools, including Grimsby's Havelock Academy, Edward Heneage Primary Academy and Humberston Academy.
His name is one of a number being considered for the role by Education Secretary Michael Gove, the Education Secretary.
However, if the long-term Tory party benefactor is appointed, it is feared it could spark a political row with Labour.
Mr Ross is principally known for his involvement in the creation of Carphone Warehouse, which he set up during the 1980s with Sir Charles Dunstone.
In recent years, he has also become a prominent figure in the education sector.
A spokesman for Mr Ross declined to comment. The Department for Education also delcined to comment.
