Chris Havard

Chris Havard is an experienced professional in Learning and Development, currently serving as the Apprenticeship Programme and Engagement Manager at Electricity North West since September 2017. With a strong background in managing emerging talent programs, Chris previously held the position of Emerging Talent Manager at ao.com, where responsibilities included overseeing Apprentices, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and Graduate schemes. Prior roles include Workforce Development Consultant at CXL, where Chris coordinated the ILM centre and designed tailored training programs, and Scheme Coordinator at North Lancashire Training Group, focusing on NVQ assessments and training design. Chris began a career in retail as a General Store Manager at Phones 4u. Educational qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Science, Society, and the Media from the University of the West of England.