Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announce the appointment of, Dr Anne Murdoch, Co-opted Education Sector Director and Deputy Chair and Cllr David Lee, Public Sector Director and representative of the Berkshire Leaders' Group.
Dr Anne Murdoch OBE has been Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Newbury College since 2001. During that time she has overseen a total new build and move to a new site as well as the development of a wide range of other new facilities for Newbury College students. On receiving the role Anne Murdoch said, "I am really pleased to be working with the LEP in the role of Deputy Chair. This shows the importance The Thames Valley LEP places on education and skills and its role in economic growth."
Dr Murdoch has spent most of her career in education and training, working in schools, University and FE Colleges and during that time has demonstrated a commitment to raising standards and engaging with employers to ensure training programmes meet their needs. Dr Murdoch has worked locally, regionally and nationally on representative groups in education including the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Berkshire.
Steve Lamb, Chair of the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP said: "We are delighted to strengthen our board with two appointments that will support key sectors identified in our Growth Strategy. Anne and David are not only experts in their field but also have a real interest in helping the sub region thrive. Their appointment will significantly strengthen what is already an excellent board of directors who are driving the LEP forward successfully."