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 […]
Alexia Williams MBE
Alexia began her career as an Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice at Rolls-Royce, combining academic study with hands-on industry experience. Progressing from Apprentice to Technical Lead in just six years, she became a Chartered Engineer with the IET at the age of 25, demonstrating the impact that apprenticeships can have in developing highly skilled engineers and […]
Charlotte Bosworth
As a respected leader in education, skills, and vocational assessment, Charlotte brings over 30 years of experience combined with a clear vision for innovation and growth. Before becoming CEO of Lifetime Group, Charlotte spent eight years as Managing Director of Innovate Awarding, driving a fresh, quality-focused approach to assessment. Her extensive career also includes senior […]
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 Sharon Green is Director of Aston Professional at Aston University, where she leads the University’s professional education, degree apprenticeship and workforce development portfolio. With extensive experience in vocational education and skills, Sharon has worked with employers, educators and policymakers to develop high-quality programmes that help individuals and organisations succeed. A recognised leader in apprenticeships […]
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 […]
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 […]