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Meet our team

  • Julie Lappin

    Executive Director

    As the Executive Director, Julie is poised to guide the GMLPN team in implementing the organisation’s business plan and vision. Collaborating closely with our members and partners, our overarching goal is to contribute to Greater Manchester’s economic and social advancement. We aim to achieve this by actively supporting and influencing the skills system, delivering vocational and technical skills that empower individuals to realize their aspirations and enable businesses to attain sustainable growth.

  • Chloe Ramsden

    Partnership Manager

  • Matthew Leigh

    Programme Manager

    Matt joined GMLPN in 2010 having spent 5 years as a residential conveyancer. Matt is the apprenticeships, T Levels and careers lead at the network. He’s also responsible for business development and bidding.

  • Charlotte Jones

    Operations/Project Manager

    Charlotte joined GMLPN in 2015 as a Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice in and is now currently undertaking the Chartered Managed Degree Apprenticeship. As well as leading on the Operations of GMLPN, Charlotte is Project Manager for the Supporting Autistic Individuals into Apprenticeships Project and the Provider Support Programme.

  • Amy Brockway

    School and Partner Engagement Officer

  • Sumayya Ali

    Digital Marketing & Administration Apprentice

    Sumayya joined GMLPN in 2023 as a Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprentice to support in Marketing and Communications. Covering the content creation for our GMLPN social media channels, website and regular member bulletins. Sumayya works to improve our digital presence and increase our online reach. Sumayya also supports the setup and promotion of our Provider Support Programme events and activities for members, promoting events and apprenticeships for members by creating content at member sites.

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Our Advisory Board

  • Tracey Wood

    Group Assistant Principal Adult Skills and Employer Engagement, Trafford and Stockport College Group

  • Andy Turner

    Andy Turner

    Raising Participation and Skills Team – Rochdale Council


  • Jon-Paul Rimmington

    Managing Director – The Growth Company

  • Hollie Walsh

    Deputy CEO – Healthy Me Healthy Communities

  • Jill Nagy

    Chief Executive – Rochdale Training

  • Jonathan Lawson

    Strategic Partnerships Director – Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Allan Milne

    Director of Business Development and Apprenticeships – Salford City College Group

  • Donna Graham

    Service Lead – Education and Guidance Services – Positive Steps

  • Melanie Nicholson

    Managing Director – LTE Group