John Yarham

John Yarham is a seasoned professional in career strategy and education, currently serving as Deputy Chief Executive at The Careers & Enterprise Company since April 2019, where responsibilities include leadership of national careers strategy for young people in England and senior liaison with the Department for Education. Previously, John held the position of Interim Chief Executive at the same organization during maternity leave, overseeing its vision and strategic direction. Additionally, John contributes to the University of Derby as Chair of the Skills Committee and has held significant roles such as Vice Chair at the Skills and Education Group and Chief Executive at Futures Management Group, where notable growth was achieved. John’s expertise extends to local government as Director of Economic Development for Nottingham City Council, enhancing economic initiatives that secured substantial government investment. John's educational background includes degrees from the University of Hull, Nottingham Trent University, and a management diploma from the Institute of Management.