The Partners and staff of Aspire Achieve Advance LLP are delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Broomhead as a strategic advisor to the Board with immediate effect.

We are delighted that our continued growth in serving the needs of our customers has enabled us to make this appointment at this time and we welcome Steve to the board.

Stephen is CEO of the North West Development Agency and has held Chief Executive positions in both local government and the Further Education / Higher Education and Skills Sector. He leads for all Development Agencies on skills issues and nationally recognised in advising on policy issues in the context of economic development, regeneration and supporting employers with their skills needs.

Di McEvoy Robinson – Partner at Aspire, Achieve, Advance LLP commented:

“We are delighted to make this appointment. I have known Steve for many years and indeed worked closely with him on work based learning for Youth Training Schemes. Over the years Steve has provided a mentor role and his national profile and experience has always enabled his advice and guidance to be pragmatic and honest. He has also been known to the partners in the business for some time and we believe his appointment will add significant value to our development and future direction. His knowledge and expertise not only within the sector but also across the wider policy landscape for learning, skills and economic regeneration will all contribute to Aspire Achieve Advance LLP continuing to respond to the needs of employers during the economic downturn and through its’ recovery.”

“The business continues to show strong growth with staff numbers now in excess of 50 and new recruits joining each month, all within a challenging economic environment. This growth is a consequence on our focus of providing our customers with solutions that meet their business needs through the development of their staff. We very much look forward to working with Steve to further shape our response to policy changes by Government and to ensure our customers, both individuals and companies, receive the highest quality of service”

Steve Broomhead commented: “I am delighted to be able to contribute to the wider strategic development of Aspire Achieve Advance LLP. I have observed their focus on employers’ needs as well as their strategy and growth over the past 18 months and I believe that they are striving hard to develop both qualification routes and also excellent relationships with many employers to meet national and local skills challenges. This augers well for helping individuals and employers to ride the waves of an economic downturn. The company is enthusiastic about moving forward in a modern and forward thinking manner and I hope to offer challenges and support as they progress. They are wholly focused on listening actively to their clients and working with some excellent colleges to deliver a high quality service to their customers and learners. I am hoping to support their continued growth going forward and believe the business will play an important role in supporting the recovery of businesses as the economy begins to improve – this will require significant investment in developing people within companies. I am delighted to be playing a part in this challenge as strategic advisor”.

 

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