Anthony Impey MBE
Biography
Anthony Impey is an entrepreneur with experience of starting and scaling several businesses. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Be the Business - an organisation working to improve productivity of businesses across the country. He received an MBE for services to apprenticeships and small businesses in 2018.
Anthony has considerable non-executive experience including as chair of both the City & Guilds Industry Skills Board and the International Advisory Board at UCL’s School of Management. He is also Chair of the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network.
Board member
The board members play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of Skills England and ensuring it delivers on its vision. As part of the Board, members provide independent insight, challenge, and support to the executive team. Working collectively with the Chair and fellow board members, they are responsible for:
- contributing to the development and oversight of Skills England’s strategic objectives
- providing expert advice and constructive challenge to ensure effective decision-making
- supporting good governance, risk management, and accountability across the organisation
- acting as ambassadors for Skills England, promoting its role and impact across the skills system
Board members are expected to dedicate approximately 20 days per year to the role, including attendance at Board meetings and engagement with stakeholders.