Group Board
Group Board
City & Guilds is a household name – in fact, according to recent consumer surveys, one in five households has a City & Guilds qualification. We were established in 1878 to encourage education and training in, and for, the workplace. We have built close links with industry, government and training organisations to identify the skills needed to support the UK economy.
Below you will find more information on City & Guilds' director general and board members.
Chris Jones
Chris Jones joined City & Guilds as its new Director-General in March 2008.
Chris Jones BiographyKeith Brooker
Keith Brooker was appointed as a Director of City & Guilds in October 1991. He is currently Group Director for Policy and Institute Affairs. Keith Brooker Biography
Geraldine Kenney-Wallace
Geraldine Kenney-Wallace is Group Director, New Ventures having been appointed in 2001 as founding Director of Group e-Strategy & Learning to build the new portfolio of e-Businesses.
Geraldine Kenney-Wallace BiographyPenny de Valk
Penny de Valk is Chief Executive of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Penny de Valk Biography
Keith Ward
Keith Ward holds the position of Chief Operating Officer, having been appointed Group Finance Director in June 2004.
Keith Ward BiographyBob Coates
Bob Coates joined City & Guilds as Director of Sales & Marketing in 1997, becoming Director of Sales & Customer Relations in March 2002. Most recently, Bob has taken on the role of acting Managing Director of City & Guilds Awarding Body Bob Coates Biography