Andy Forbes

Andy began his career as an English teacher before moving into further education by joining Manchester College. He has over 20 years’ experience of senior management, including 12 years as principal of colleges in Hertfordshire, London and Bristol. He is currently Executive Director for the Lifelong Education Institute and is an Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS. He is Chair of Governors of Barking and Dagenham College, a Board member of Manchester Metropolitan University and a Trustee of educational charity Ambitious about Autism. Andy has a degree in English from Cambridge University, and a PGCE and Diploma in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester.