Paul Drew

CEO, Managing Director & Founder - Apprenticeships, Skills and Training for Businesses

Paul Drew is a prominent professional in the education and training sector. He is a Staffordshire University alumnus who founded a training company called Apprentify in 2018.1 2 Five years after its founding, the company has grown to 115 employees, 449 apprentices, and 700 learners completing short courses.1 2

Professional Background:

Chief Operating Officer of Apprentify Group, which specializes in digital, tech, and marketing qualifications1 2
Has worked in education and training for 18 years, including nine years in commercial sales and leadership training1 2
Worked with companies like Dentsu Aegis, JD Sports, and Fraser Group1 2
Served on boards of various organizations in the education and training sector1 2

Education and Career Highlights:

Studied for a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing at Staffordshire University1 2
Oversaw the acquisition and growth of Netcom Training, a Government-funded education provider1 2
Focused on providing equal access to apprenticeships across diverse backgrounds1 2

Recent Career Move: Paul Drew resigned as a director of Netcom Training on 31 January 2024.3 5 He has since taken a position as Apprenticeships Director at JBC Skills Training Ltd.4

His professional goal is to make apprenticeships a popular and effective path to career success, with a strategic vision to build the UK's best commercial and apprenticeship training business.1 2