Paul Cox
Group Chief Executive
EU Skills
An experienced CEO, strategic leader and Fellow of the Institute of Leadership (FIoL), Paul has a proven track record in delivering growth, influencing policy, and leading skills transformation in regulated sectors in a number of roles.
Paul has held several senior leadership roles in the further education and skills sector since 2009, including the position of Chief Executive, Accounting Officer, and Board Member for Eastleigh College and University Centre. Prior to joining us, as Director of Skills at Serco, Paul led initiatives to enhance the UK’s skills landscape, significantly improving apprenticeship achievement rates, and working closely with policymakers in key devolved regions to increase access to inclusive, accessible and award winning skills development opportunities. Paul is also a qualified teacher, bringing deep expertise in education and workforce development.
Paul has held several senior leadership roles in the further education and skills sector since 2009, including the position of Chief Executive, Accounting Officer, and Board Member for Eastleigh College and University Centre. Prior to joining us, as Director of Skills at Serco, Paul led initiatives to enhance the UK’s skills landscape, significantly improving apprenticeship achievement rates, and working closely with policymakers in key devolved regions to increase access to inclusive, accessible and award winning skills development opportunities. Paul is also a qualified teacher, bringing deep expertise in education and workforce development.
