Shane Mann
Shane, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EducationScape, leads a dynamic team at the forefront of education publishing, training and event management. Under his leadership, EducationScape has become a hub for critical educational discourse, driven by its flagship news platforms—Schools Week and FE Week. Shane played a key role in shaping educational journalism by […]
Susanna Lawson
Susanna Lawson – Co-founder, OneFile Ltd. Susanna started her career as a psychology graduate from the University of Manchester and went on to work with adults with learning difficulties. Susanna then had to complete an NVQ in care to demonstrate her practical competencies – and her involvement in vocational training began. After completing her NVQ […]
Sharron Robbie MBE
Sharron is the CEO of the Devon & Cornwall Training Providers Network, a not-for-profit charitable organisation that has been operating across Devon and Cornwall for the public benefit in the advancement of education and training for 20 years. Representing more than 50 training providers Sharron sits on a number of Boards and Special Interest Groups […]
Prof. Sharon Green
Professor Green instigates programmes reaching thousands of employees each year, making certain that students are noticed without following set academic pathways. Being at the forefront of apprenticeships with the University of Lincoln gained Sharon national recognition as a civic educational leader and Professor of Vocational Education and Skills Development. As Dean of Executive Education and […]
Sharon Blyfield OBE
Sharon Blyfield OBE – Head of Early Careers and Apprenticeships GB. Sharon has been in the business for more than 30 years in a variety of functions and roles. She joined the HR team 20 years ago, covering all elements of Supply Chain and now heads up the Early Careers agenda for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners […]
Shane Chowen
Other than some weekend jobs delivering pizzas and working in retail while at college, Shane has dedicated his career to further education. A ‘gap-year’ in student politics changed Shane’s career plans entirely as he got involved in policy and campaigning work in the sector. Shrugging a place at uni, Shane was instead elected Vice President […]
Robert Ramsay Gosling-Kennedy
Bobby Ramsay is the Principal Consultant at Lumi & Lumiere and a trailblazer in the apprenticeship and EDI sectors, with extensive experience shaping policies, designing innovative programs, and driving accessibility. As a member of the Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network and co-founder of initiatives like the Apprenticeship Decent Wage Pledge, the Science Apprentices Forum and Chair of the […]
Patrick Craven
Patrick Craven – Public Affairs, Partnership & Engagement Director– City & Guilds UK. Patrick has over 30 years experience in the field of accreditation, assessment design and educational technology. From the design of educational resources with MESU/NCET and BECTa to running of post-sales technology support departments with Apple Computer, his career has always addressed the […]
Natalie Wilson
With over 20 years’ experience, Natalie brings significant expertise and experience of vocational pathways. Beginning her career as an apprentice with British Gas, Natalie experienced first-hand how apprenticeships can transform lives – a belief that continues to drive her work today. Throughout her career, Natalie has held senior roles across further education colleges, independent training […]
Martine Clark
Martine is passionate about people development and places it at the heart of everything she does. She has introduced successful apprenticeship and training programmes across multiple organisations and has coached many apprentices and employers. A seasoned HR professional, Martine brings more than 12 years of board-level experience across the private and public sectors. She has […]
