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New Chair for People 1st

People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries, have appointed a new Chair - Don Davenport, Chief Executive Officer, UK and Ireland Division, Compass plc and Fellow of the Hotel and Catering International Management Association.

Outgoing Chair John Brackenbury said. "I wish Don all the best in the chair at People 1st, and also the trustees who have supported me for so long. I remain a passionate supporter of the need for top class skills in order to help our sector become a world-beater. I believe that skills play a crucial role in bringing success to a business in the form of greater productivity, improved customer satisfaction and ultimately, greater profits. I will continue my involvement and support for People 1st through my other business interests."

Brian Wisdom, CEO, paid tribute to John Brackenbury and the trustees whilst welcoming Don Davenport as Chair, "John has been an excellent founding Chair and has made a great contribution in helping to steer us successfully through the bid process. Don has been chosen as Chair because he is a widely-respected business leader who can bring to us his vast experience of the UK hospitality sector and the skills challenges therein. I am delighted to welcome him onboard, as the role of Chair will be vital as we enter the critical delivery phase here at People 1st.

"Compass plc remains one of our most stalwart corporate supporters, for which we are very grateful. As voice of the industry, we are only as strong as the commitment and contribution of the employers we represent. "

Don Davenport commented, "I am delighted to be appointed as Chair of People 1st. The development of skills is something I continue to be passionate about. Ours is a very vibrant industry contributing a significant sum to the wealth of the economy. It is incumbent on us all to ensure that we continually innovate and deliver training programmes that are relevant to and valued by employees in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors. Our role at People 1st is to champion a joined-up approach between education, employers, government and training organisations that meets the needs of the industry and subsequently raises the level of trained people in our industry."

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