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Placer Welcomes Kelly Nicholls as New Director of Partnerships
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Kelly Nicholls as the Director of Partnerships. In her new role, Kelly will leverage her extensive experience in the education and skills sector to drive strategic partnerships and enhance Placer’s position as an industry leader.
Kelly Nicholls joins Placer with a proven track record of success, having most recently served as the CEO of TechSkills, where she played a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s vision. Her wealth of knowledge and accomplishments in the education sector make her a valuable addition to the Placer team.
“Placer is excited to welcome Kelly Nicholls as our new Director of Partnerships. With her strong leadership skills and deep understanding of the education and skills sector, Kelly is well-positioned to drive collaboration and foster meaningful partnerships that will contribute to our continued growth and success,”
David Barker, Founder and CEO of Placer.
Placer founder voted one of the UK’s most exciting social entrepreneurs in 2022!
The UK Social Entrepreneur Index is a celebration of entrepreneurs running businesses with social purposes, with the aim of providing recognition whilst also acting as a benchmark for good practice to inspire the next generation.
Our founder and CEO David Barker won this award in 2022 after successfully innovating and delivering the Accredited Work Skills programme to help upskill more young people into work.
You can find out more about the Social Entrepreneur Index on their website here.