City & Guilds Fellowship 2020 | City & Guilds Foundation

We are thrilled to be able to celebrate the contributions of those who passionately advocate for technical, vocational and lifelong education.

Fellowship of the City & Guilds of London Institute is a prestigious honour, recognising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional and personal achievements in skills development and workplace training.

Welcome to the new Fellows who are joining the network in 2020. We hope to be able to celebrate with you all in the near future!

Sharon Allen OBE FCGI
CEO, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Alberto Crisci MBE FCGI
Founder, The Clink

Michele Dix FCGI — Michèle Dix CBE FCGI
Managing Director, Crossrail 2

Professor Danielle George MBE FCGI
Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, University of Manchester

Madam Mae Ho FCGI
Director, Berjaya TVET College, Malaysia

Jurgen Maier FCGI — Professor Jürgen Maier CBE FCGI
Former Managing Director, Siemens plc

Ricky McMenemy FCGI, Managing Director, Rules Restaurant

Anas Sarwar FCGI
Member of Scottish Parliament

Sir Kevin Satchwell FCGI
Head, Thomas Telford School and Executive Advisor, Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust

Peter Taylor FCGI, Director, The Goldsmiths’ Centre

Lord David Willetts FCGI — Lord David Willetts PC FRS FCGI
Life Peer, House of Lords

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