Zoe Lewis CBE
Biography
Zoe Lewis is the Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Middlesbrough College Group. She is a qualified accountant and has previously worked in local government, police finance, capital development and private finance initiative (PFI) project management roles.
She is a trustee of the Education Endowment Foundation and is chair of the Association of Colleges funding and accountability group. She is a member of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Education, Employment and Skills Group and was awarded a CBE in 2024 for her services to education.
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.