Academy Board

The National Skills Academy is a not for profit organistation limited by guarantee, and defines excellence in hospitality development thanks to the contribution of its board of directors.

The board guides the Academy's strategy and provides the final approval as to who is permitted to carry the "brand". Its members are:

Bob CottonBob Cotton OBE (Chair)

Chief Executive of the British Hospitality Association

Philip AddisonPhilip Addison

HR Director, Accor

Tim BaconTim Bacon

Managing Director, Living Ventures

William BaxterWilliam Baxter

Deputy Chief Executive, Baxter Storey

James BerresfordJames Berresford

Chief Executive, VisitEngland

Michael FlaxmanMichael Flaxman

Chief Operating Officer, Accor

Garry HawkesGarry Hawkes CBE

Chairman, Edge

Jez LanghornJez Langhorn

Director of Talent and Education, McDonald's

David McHattieDavid McHattie

Chief Executive, National Skills Academy for Hospitality

Andrew McKenzieAndrew McKenzie

Managing Director, The Vineyard Stockcross

Robin MillsRobin Mills

HR Director, Compass Group

Sir Bill MoorcroftSir Bill Moorcroft

Principal, Trafford College

Guy ParsonsGuy Parsons

Managing Director, Travelodge

Charles PrewCharles Prew

Chief Executive, Barcelo Hotels

Cyrus TodiwalaCyrus Todiwala MBE

Owner, Cafe Spice Namaste

Brian WisdomBrian Wisdom

Chief Executive, People 1st

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