Gateshead College Principal and Chief Executive, Judith Doyle, has been appointed to the North East LEPÕs Business Growth Board to represent the further education sector.
JudithÕs appointment brings outstanding FE sector leadership and award-winning knowledge to the board, which is focused on helping regional businesses achieve and sustain high growth.
Judith took over leadership of Gateshead College four years ago, turning it from an institution judged by Ofsted as Ôrequiring improvementÕ to one rated as ÔoutstandingÕ. Gateshead College is now ranked third in the country for overall success rates.
Judith said: ÒI am delighted to join the Growth Board and welcome the opportunity to work with such a great team of people who all share a passion and drive to help businesses grow and thrive in our region. A strong infrastructure of education, training and skills aligned to the needs of industry is crucial if we are to achieve our collective ambitions.Ó
