Dame Judith Hackitt will take on the role from 1 April when current chair Allan Cook stands down at the end of March.
Hackitt is a chemical engineer by profession and Fellow of the Royal Academy for Engineering. She was formerly chair of the Health and Safety Executive, became a Dame in the New Year Honours in 2016, and is also chair of EEF – a role she will continue alongside her Semta duties.
Ann Watson, chief executive of Semta Group, said: “We are delighted that Dame Judith will be our new Semta Group Chair.
“She brings a wealth of experience, insight and formidable energy with her – and will be a huge asset to Semta and the sector at such an exciting time.”
Hackitt said: “The Semta Group has a unique and prominent role to play at a pivotal moment in the development of skills in this country.
“The skills landscape is changing as quickly, if not more quickly, than ever – and we need the expertise, experience and vision that the Semta Group brings to guide industry, government and education through the challenges and opportunities that pertain.”
Semta Group appoints new chair
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A new chair has been appointed at the Semta Group, it has been announced.
