Culture Minister Estelle Morris welcomed in July 2004 the appointment of Tom Bewick as Chief Executive of Creative and Cultural Industries Limited, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) in Development for the Arts, Music, Crafts, Design, Museums and Cultural Heritage.

 

She said: “I am delighted that Tom Bewick has agreed to take on this vital role for the Creative and Cultural Industries. His leadership will be key to the establishment of the Sector Skills Council and I wish him every success.”

 

“The creative and cultural industries play a significant part in the economy of the UK, its quality of life and education. The new Sector Skills Council will be a valuable partner for employers and individuals from the sector in achieving excellence, innovation and greater productivity.  I shall be looking to employers to give their fullest support to the work that Tom and his team will be doing to ensure that the workforce in the creative and cultural industries has the skills it needs now and in the future.”

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Notes to Editors

 

1.  Tom Bewick is currently a Director of LSC Thames Gateway, which is Europe’s largest regeneration initiative and his role has been to lead the skills agenda across the Gateway, ensuring that the needs of both employers and communities are met. In his previous role, Tom was a senior adviser to the Department for Education and Skills, and was responsible for setting up the new business-led Sector Skills Development Agency (Skills for Business network), where he served as an Executive Director until it became fully operational. He has spent over a decade working on education and training policy at national level.

 

2.  Founded in 2004, CCI Ltd is the Sector Skills Council (SSC) in development for the Creative and Cultural Industries, covering music, craft, design, the performing, visual and literary arts, museums, galleries and heritage organisations (website: www.cciskills.org.uk). Its Chairman is Tony Hall, currently Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House.

 

3. Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) bring together employers, trade unions and professional bodies and work with Government to develop the skills required by UK business and industry. The Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) supports SSCs and promotes effective working between the sectors (website: www.ssda.org.uk).

4.  Further information can be obtained from CCI Ltd, tel. 01274 391087.

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