
Board Members
The National Skills Academy; a not for profit organistation limited by guarantee; defines excellence in hospitality development thanks to the contribution of its board of directors.
The board guides our strategy and provides the final approval as to who is permitted to carry the "brand".
Chaired by Bob Cotton OBE, Chief Executive of the British Hospitality Association the board members are:
Tim Bacon - MD, Living Ventures
Brian Wisdom - CEO, People 1st
Philip Addison - HR Director, Accor
Sir Bill Moorcroft - Principle, Trafford College
James Berresford - CEO, Visit England
David Fairhurst - VP People, McDonalds Restaurants
Cyrus Todiwala MBE - Owner, Cafe Spice Namaste
William Baxter - Deputy CEO, Baxter Storey
David McHattie - CEO, National Skills Academy for Hospitality
Charles Prew - CEO, Barcelo Hotels
Robin Mills - HRD, Compass Group
Guy Parsons - MD, Travelodge
Sir Garry Hawkes - Chairman, Edge
Andrew McKenzie - MD, The Vineyard Stockcross



