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New Commissioners announced for UK Commission for Employment and Skills

Skills Secretary John Denham has announced the appointment of two new commissioners for the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Nigel Whitehead, group managing director at BAE Systems programmes and support, and James Wates, deputy chairman of the construction and development group Wates, joined the Commission on 16 March and 1 April respectively.

Launched on 1 April 2008, the UK Commission for Employment and Skills has been asked by the Government to report on issues such as the skills employers need for future economic success, how UK employers can use skills to become more globally competitive, and whether further institutional change is required to deliver better integrated employment and skills services.

Skills Secretary John Denham said: "All commissioners are leaders in their fields who contribute their expertise and resource to the full range of UK Commission activities.

"I am delighted that two more very senior and experienced business people are joining the Commission and I look forward to working with them as we work towards our joint vision of a world-class and successful nation, built on sustainable economic growth and providing opportunity for all."

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