Lindsay has been a passionate advocate for apprenticeships throughout her 20-year career in the sector. Beginning her own journey as an apprentice, she has since gone on to lead at provider, national, and policy level, with a focus on widening participation and creating real parity of esteem between technical and academic pathways.

As Chief Executive of the Association of Apprentices, Lindsay will be driving forward its mission to empower apprentices and strengthen the apprenticeship community. Alongside this, she serves as Director of Policy and Strategic Engagement at The 5% Club, shaping national conversations on workforce development and employer engagement.

Previously, Lindsay was part of the UCAS Senior Leadership Team, where she secured the inclusion of apprenticeships in the UCAS Tariff and delivered innovations such as parity of search between degrees and apprenticeships.

Lindsay’s commitment to inclusion extends beyond her professional role. She is a safeguarding governor at a school for young people aged 4–19 with special educational needs, and is deeply engaged in ensuring students with SEN have access to the right support, guidance, and opportunities. She also regularly volunteers to provide careers advice to students in local schools.