The Skills Academy Board

Our Board, chaired by Allan M Laing, Chief Executive, Pentagon Chemicals Limited meets on a regular basis and is central to directing the direction and strategy of the Skills Academy.

The board is comprised of the following members:

  • Chris Horton, Vice President Operations, LINPAC Packaging Limited
  • Derek Willison-Parry, Vice President Operational Excellence, GSK
  • Denise Hicks, Human Resources Manager, Valero Energy Ltd
  • Mike Holding, Managing Director, Contract Chemicals Limited
  • Bill Mortel, Engineering & Technology Director, Trelleborg Industrial AVS
  • Chris Hunt, Director General, UKPIA - UK Petroleum Industry Association Ltd
  • Mark Williams, Site Manager, SABIC UK Petrochemicals
  • Helen Stewart, HR Services Manager, INEOS Grangemouth
  • Joanna Woolf, CEO, Cogent SSC
  • Jim Mowatt, Director of Education, Unite the Union

Having a diverse, inclusive and experienced Board allows us to tap in to a wide range of talent and viewpoints, and better serve our customers.

Find out more

If you feel you fit the bill and would like to contribute to the future success of the process industries, please forward a copy of your current CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the Academy Board to: h.jenkinson@process.nsacademy.co.uk