Our Board Members

Mark was instrumental in establishing GMLPN and since becoming Chair in 2004, he has been the driving force in establishing the Network as a highly respected force in the skills and education eco-system in Greater Manchester. Mark is CEO of Mantra Learning, one of the largest Logistics Training Providers in the city region and its sister company The National Logistics Academy, the largest provider of logistics apprenticeships in the country. Mark also founded the forerunner to the Northern Skills Network and represents Training Providers on many local and regional advisory boards and committees.

Jonathan was appointed Company Secretary to GMLPN in November 2012 and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He is CEO of Damar Training – one of the region’s major training organisations in the Business/Professional Services sector.

Nikki has worked in the education sector for over 23 years and has an array of experiences in developing, delivering and assuring high quality training and assessments in large Training Providers.  Nikki is passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to access quality educational teaching and assessment to support long term, sustainable career goals.  At Kaplan, Nikki is Head of Client Solutions and Quality, developing, designing and delivering tailored assessments and qualification service solutions

Daniel joined the Board in January 2022 and is Managing Director at NowSkills, a provider specialising in digital apprenticeships. Joining the Further Education sector in 2010, he has worked as an apprentice himself, recruiting learners, employer engagement, assessing, tutoring, and as a senior manager. He is passionate about seeing people learn & develop, achieve their very best and – as he is in digital – all things EdTech. His commitment to people is demonstrated in his membership as ‘Fellow’ to the Institute of Leadership (IoL) and member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), being a member of the ‘Senior People Professionals Network’ there too.

Subrah joined the Board in January 2022 and is Deputy Director – Research & Information Systems at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce