Gateway Qualifications is delighted to announce the appointment of Fabienne Bailey as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 14 October 2024.
Fabienne brings extensive experience from the awarding sector, including her roles as Director for Business Transformation and Growth at AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and Managing Director at One Awards.
David Ruddy, Board Chairman, said,
“Fabienne’s leadership style and vision align perfectly with our company’s ethos. She is the ideal person to succeed Carol Snape who will be retiring after 18 years of dedicated service.”
Carol Snape announced her retirement earlier this year, after becoming CEO in 2009.
She has been the driving force in transforming Gateway Qualifications from its regional beginnings into a national and influential, independent AO, recognised across the country.
Carol has overseen significant growth, leading the organisation through innovative projects, including EDSQ in the prison estate, and has been a champion of inclusivity and diversity, ensuring qualifications pathways are accessible to all no matter a person’s background.
Fabienne said:
“I am delighted to join Gateway Qualifications and build upon Carol’s incredible legacy. I feel very privileged to be joining such a strong team who hold Gateway Qualifications’ charitable objectives true in their vision and I look forward to leading the organisation into a future filled with innovation and growth, ensuring we continue to support learners and apprentices in achieving their education and career goals.”
Gateway Qualifications appoints Fabienne Bailey as their new CEO – FE News