Jason Holt
Jason Holt CBE is the founder of the Holts Group of Companies which include businesses in the technology, creative industries and education sectors. Holt has dedicated his career to apprenticeships and technical education. In 2021, Holt co-founded the Association of Apprentices, a not-for profit institution dedicated to providing invaluable support and representation for apprentices across […]
Jane Hadfield
Jane’s current role is with NHS England, as National Lead for NHS Apprenticeships. Jane also sites on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Board. Jane originally trained as a Registered Nurse in the 1980’s, and has since worked in Workforce and Organisation Development for 25 years, for the NHS nationally in the South West […]
Isa Mutlib
Isa Mutlib – Founder, AI Skills Academy. Isa Mutlib is a distinguished leader in skills development and workforce diversity, founding AI Skills Academy, an AI powered platform that measures, trains and upskills AI talent within the workplace, and founder of the AI in Work and Skills Forum. A fervent advocate for diversity and inclusion, Isa previously […]
Ian Bamford
Ian Bamford – Chief Quality and Curriculum Officer at Knovia and AELP Vice Chair. Ian is an accomplished leader in the Further Education and Skills sector, bringing over 25 years of experience in a range of roles across esteemed organizations, including independent training providers and further education colleges. He currently serves as the Chief Quality […]
Holly Hobbs
Holly Hobbs is the Founding Director of Apprentivia, an innovative Employer Branding Agency that specialises in connecting employers (such as British Gas, BT Group, Volkswagen Group and many more) with Gen Z apprentices through TikTok marketing. With a TikTok following of over 44,000 aspiring apprentices, Holly has become a trusted voice for young people entering the world of apprenticeships. She […]
Graham Briggs
Graham joined Greene King in 2014 and is now Head of Apprenticeships and Employability Programmes. Graham’s role is to maximise apprenticeship opportunities across Greene King and expand its ever-growing social mobility programmes including prison leavers, supported internships, sector-based work academies and other initiatives aimed at attracting diverse talent pools across the UK. Greene King has […]
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee has considerable experience of leading and negotiating skills policy, strategic planning and performance management in economic development, vocational education and training reform. She is a sound and respected resource for those involved in the development and delivery of apprenticeships at the higher level having led national policy, managed the Coalition Government’s successful […]
Ben Rowland
Ben is passionate about skills and learning. Starting early in his career, Ben knows first-hand about the power of independent training providers in delivering vital outcomes for learners and employers alike. Ben was the founder of Arch Apprentices in 2012. Arch pioneered new apprenticeships and new delivery approaches as he helped Arch to grow to […]
Ben Blackledge
Ben Blackledge is the Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK. A world-class skills network, WorldSkills UK is focussed on raising standards, championing future skills and empowering young people from all backgrounds. Before taking up the role of Chief Executive, Ben was previously Deputy Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK, where he was responsible for leading on the […]
Anne Milton
Anne was Member of Parliament for Guildford 2005-2019. She served on the Health Select Committee and was appointed Shadow Minister for Gambling, Licensing and Tourism and subsequently Shadow Minister for Health. She was appointed Minister for Public Health in 2010, served 5 years in the Whips Office and was Deputy Chief Whip 2015-2017. She was […]
