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 […]
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee is a sound and respected resource for those involved in the development and delivery of apprenticeships at the higher level. A doctoral graduate from Middlesex University, UK, her professional field of interest is discursive shifts in apprenticeship and skills policy in England. Having worked with the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) – […]
Lindsay Conroy
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 […]
Kirsty Marsh-Hyde
Kirsty is National Lead for Apprenticeships in the NHS and has worked in the field directly for 14 years. In this time, she has supported employers to make the most of the myriad opportunities that the apprenticeship agenda brings, resulting in approximately 25,000 apprenticeships in the sector year on year. She was part of the […]
Kieren Buxton
With over a decade of experience spanning apprenticeships, skills, and early careers, Kieren brings a deep understanding and passion for vocational pathways. Having entered the workforce through an apprenticeship and currently completing a degree apprenticeship to further upskill, they are a true advocate of lifelong learning. With seven years in management, Kieren has also played […]
Jon Hornagold
Jon has been Amey’s Apprenticeship Manager since March 2022. Following a 24 year military career, culminating in MoD and NATO staff work. Jon started his second career in the L&D/Talent space as a trainer/designer/associate in a number of sectors. Jon currently manages Amey’s apprenticeship levy, apprentice enrolments and contracts for over 70 apprenticeship training providers […]
Jennifer Coupland
Jennifer Coupland joined CILEX as Chief Executive Officer in September 2025, and was most recently Pro Vice-Chancellor, Skills, at London South Bank University. Prior to that she was CEO of IfATE for six years. At IfATE she was responsible for setting quality standards in apprenticeships and technical qualifications for careers across the economy, including the […]
Jason Holt CBE
Jason Holt CBE is the founder of a number of ventures spanning the education, technology and luxury sectors, as well as being actively involved in policy-making in apprenticeships and technical education. In 2021, Holt co-founded the Association of Apprentices, an institution dedicated to providing invaluable support and representation for apprentices across the UK. He also […]
Jane Hadfield MBE
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 […]
