Derby's Coyne joins employment commission
The University of Derby’s vice-chancellor has been appointed to the UK's Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Professor John Coyne will join the organisation to promote skill levels, encourage enterprise and drive job creation.
Professor Coyne is one of nine new board members who were announced this morning. The commission is led by Charlie Mayfield, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.
UKCES is a social partnership made up of representatives from small employers, trade unions and the voluntary sector. It is jointly sponsored by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
Charlie Mayfield said: "It is a great time to refresh the commission, adding to the authority and credibility we bring to bear just as we start to get traction on our priorities and goals. Together with our existing commissioners we have an extremely strong line up. John is a highly-respected Vice-Chancellor and I am very much looking forward to working with him."
