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    Skills Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of David Burgess as Commercial Director.

    David brings over two decades of senior leadership experience in driving commercial growth, establishing strategic partnerships, and delivering high-impact revenue strategies across the skills and education sectors. In this new role, David will oversee the Federation’s commercial operations, spearhead new business initiatives, and strengthen relationships with industry partners to support the organisation’s evolving growth strategy.

    “We are thrilled to welcome David to the team,” said Fiona Aldridge, Chief Executive at Skills Federation. “His deep industry expertise and proven track record of scaling commercial operations will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and champion the skills agenda nationwide.”

    Commenting on his appointment, David Burgess said: “I am delighted to join Skills Federation at such a pivotal time for the apprenticeship and skills sector. I look forward to working with the talented team here to unlock new commercial opportunities and deliver even greater value to our members and partners.”

    Shape the Future With Us

    As David steps into this role, we are actively looking to collaborate with forward-thinking organisations, members, and industry leaders to shape the future of our commercial strategy. If you want to explore new partnership opportunities, share industry insights, or discuss how we can better support your sector’s skills needs, David wants to hear from you.

    Connect with David on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidburgess/) or email directly to [email protected] to arrange an introductory discussion.

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    Skills Federation is a charity representing 19 sector skills bodies, collectively advocating for over 150,000 employers across the UK. These industry-focused organisations support workforce planning, skills development and accreditation across diverse sectors.

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