Group Board
Group Board
City & Guilds is a household name – in fact, according to recent consumer surveys, one in five households has a City & Guilds qualification. We were established in 1878 to encourage education and training in, and for, the workplace. We have built close links with industry, government and training organisations to identify the skills needed to support the UK economy.
Below you will find more information on City & Guilds' director general and board members.
Chris Jones
Chris Jones joined City & Guilds as its new Director-General in March 2008.
Chris Jones BiographyNatalie Deter
Natalie Deter joined City & Guilds in August 2008 as Group Strategic Planning and Marketing Director.
Natalie Deter BiographyPenny de Valk
Penny de Valk is Chief Executive of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Penny de Valk Biography
Keith Ward
Keith Ward holds the position of Chief Operating Officer, having been appointed Group Finance Director in June 2004.
Keith Ward BiographySharon Saxton
Sharon Saxton was appointed as Group HR Director of City & Guilds in June 2008. Sharon Saxton Biography