Recruitment of the WorldSkills London 2011 project team is ongoing and will eventually be made up of approximately 30 members of staff each bringing with them their specialist skills to ensure that WorldSkills London 2011 is a big success.

Aidan Jones, Executive Director

 

At the beginning of October 2008, Aidan Jones was appointed as Executive Director for WorldSkills London 2011. Aidan has worked for many years in the not for profit sector, both in the UK and internationally. Most recently, he was the Executive Director for the 21st World Scout Jamboree that took place in Chelmsford in 2007.

 

 

 

Following Aidan's appointment, we are pleased to have the following Directors now in post:

Jonathan Hurford-Potter, Administration and Finance Director

Jonathan Hurford-Potter qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant in 1989 and since then has worked for HM Treasury, the National Audit Office and Vospers/GEC Marine to name but a few. Prior to joining WorldSkills London 2011, Jonathan was seconded to the tri-Service military pay project, managing the financial aspects of an £8bn payroll and HR system.

 

 

 

Sarah Moss, Communications Director

Sarah Moss is a marketing and communications professional with over 12 years' national and international experience across the voluntary, public and private sectors at organisations like the National Blood Service, STA Travel and RNID (the national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people).

 

 

 

Ross Maloney, Operations Director

 

Ross Maloney has a degree in Information Management and has performed a number of roles in the third sector, including: planning and delivery of management information systems projects and delivery of major national events. Most recently, Ross worked for The Scout Association where he headed up the Activities and International Affairs department.

 

 

 

Michael Osbaldeston, Partnership Director

 

Early in 2009, Michael Osbaldeston was offered an opportunity to be seconded to the WorldSkills London 2011 project team as Partnership Director, from his role as Group Brand Manager at the City & Guilds Group. As partnership director, he is responsible for ensuring maximum engagement across a wide range of stakeholders.

 

 

 

Peter Davies, Technical Director

 

Peter Davies is an events and project management professional with a wide range of experience. He has worked at a number of British festivals including Glastonbury and V. He was also involved in the Queen's Golden Jubilee Concerts in 2002 and has worked for high profile clients such as Vodafone, Ford and Telstra.

 

 

 

For more information, download our organisation chart.