New Board members announced for the Skills Productivity Board

Today, the Department for Education has announced six new board members for our Skills and Productivity Board (SPB) on gov.uk. The DfE has also published an open letter from the Secretary of State to the Chair of the SPB, Stephen van Rooyen, outlining the vision of the board.

See below a statement from the Secretary of State.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said:

“I’m delighted to announce the appointment of six expert board members to our Skills and Productivity Board (SPB). They bring a wealth of technical expertise in economics and labour markets and will play a vital role in helping to tackle the nation’s skills challenges.

“Now, more than ever, we need a world class skills system that provides opportunity across the country. I look forward to working with the board to deliver our ambitious agenda and help rebuild our economy after the pandemic.”