Gareth Thomas, a seasoned professional with a diverse background in skills development and education, currently serves as a Founding Partner at Pro Excellence Partnership and as Managing Director at Skills and Employment Support Limited. With additional roles including President of the Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce and Local Skills Improvement Plan Specialist for East Midlands Chamber, Gareth actively contributes to local economic development and educational initiatives. As an Associate Director for Peritus Learning & Development Ltd and Primary Goal, Gareth focuses on business growth and risk management, while also serving as an Enterprise Adviser and Board Member for various educational and skills-related organizations. Gareth holds a PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry and a BSc in Chemistry with Management Science from Swansea University, along with an exchange year in Business Management at Acadia University.
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire)
The East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) is the go-to place for answers. We are the leading business organisation in the region and the voice for business in the East Midlands. With a growing membership of more than 4,100 businesses - small to large, local to international – the Chamber is renowned across the region for enhancing East Midlands businesses. The Chamber’s activity is so diverse and multifaceted that thousands of businesses from across the East Midlands and beyond put trust in the Chamber to help their businesses flourish and grow – irrespective of size or sector.