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Alex Ford

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Chief Executive Officer at CT Skills
📍 Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Alex Ford is the Chief Executive Officer of CT Skills, a national provider of apprenticeships and training. With over 20 years at the company, he has been CEO since 2012, focusing on company strategy, culture, and anticipating future market needs. He earned a degree in French from the University of Liverpool.

Outside of work, Alex is a dedicated cricket coach, having spent eight years in the role at Duffield Cricket Club. His early career included diverse experiences like working in events in Monaco and restaurants in Paris. He lives in Derbyshire with his wife and three daughters.

Unique fact: He humorously describes himself as statistically the least successful cricket coach in his clubs 148-year history.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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Apprenticeship Advocacy
As CEO of a national apprenticeship provider, he is a vocal proponent of apprenticeships as a powerful and practical career pathway for young people.
Future Skills Development
He advises people to "get the skills the world is going to need tomorrow" and shapes his company's strategy around anticipating future needs.
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Career

Work history

4-2005
Chief Executive Officer
CT Skills
1-2004 - 3-2005
Recruitment Consultant
Progressive Recruitment
1-2002 - 12-2003
Salesman
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Education
1998 - 2002
French
University of Liverpool
1991 - 1998
A Levels
Ecclesbourne School, Duffield
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