PwC has appointed Paul Kett, former director general at the UK Government Department for Education, as a senior adviser and global director for education and skills.
Paul brings a wealth of experience of the education and skills systems from his recent director general roles in the UK Government, alongside significant leadership expertise across the public sector, and experience leading strategy and project delivery within justice and defence, as well as education.
Paul will be developing PwC’s education and skills practice and delivering business transformation work for clients both in the UK and globally. He will also be working across the firm’s clients to support them as they upskill and retrain their people to meet the challenges of the future, particularly the transition to Net Zero.
On his appointment, Paul says:
“I’m delighted to be joining PwC which puts the importance of skills firmly at the heart of its own business and that of its clients. With investment in people and skills a priority for businesses and governments around the world, I am excited to bring my knowledge and experience to support clients close the skills gap and help secure more inclusive and sustainable economies and societies.”
Damien Ashford, education leader at PwC, adds:
“As we have seen through our latest CEO Survey results and the Green Jobs Barometer, a radical rethink of how we address skills and skill shortages is at the forefront of challenges for business and society. Paul brings a wealth of experience to complement our own commitment to harness talent and skills across the UK.”
The appointment has been approved by ACOBA, the advisory committee on business appointments.
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