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Bolt Search is delighted to share some exciting news – Alex Lockey, Managing Partner at Bolt, has joined the SIAS Board as an Advisor.
SIAS is a trailblazer in technical skills and apprenticeship assessments, specialising in STEM industries, future tech, and the net-zero transition. With their innovative, customer-focused approach, they’ve quickly earned a solid reputation for driving growth and adding genuine value to the apprenticeship sector.
At a time when technical skills and specialised training are more important than ever, SIAS is dedicated to boosting workforce qualifications and supporting industry evolution. With a clear mission to transform technical education and future-proof the labour market, they’re not afraid to push the boundaries.
Alex’s appointment, along with Anthony Ogden, Managing Director Operations- Croda Pharma, is a strategic move that underscores SIAS’s commitment to dynamic growth and talent development. It’s a big step towards cementing SIAS as a leader in skills and workforce development.
SIAS has rapidly become a trusted name in technical skills accreditation, thanks to its strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of training providers, apprentices, and industry partners.
They have a fresh, disruptive approach that challenges traditional methods of awarding and assessment. Their bold vision for growth, recognises the huge opportunity and important role they can play in shaping qualification frameworks in critical sectors for the future economy, globally.
With the demand for STEM talent and skills in net-zero industries on the rise, SIAS is ideally placed to make a lasting impact on education, employment, and economic mobility.
Alex Lockey’s Thoughts:
“I’ve long admired SIAS for its market leadership in STEM qualifications and apprenticeship assessments. Their rapid growth, innovative spirit, and clear focus on industry needs make them a key player in shaping the future workforce.
I’m thrilled to join SIAS as a Board Advisor and support them in expanding their influence on workforce qualifications and driving the net-zero transition. With my background in education business growth and talent acquisition, I’m excited to navigate the opportunities and challenges in today’s fast-changing skills landscape.”
Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS, adds:
“Alex’s incredible track record as both an innovator and entrepreneur across Education industry really aligns with SIAS’s #AlwaysMovingForward mindset and where we want the AO to go in terms of being disruptive, embracing future technologies, and delivering world class solutions for key gaps in our markets”
The growing demand for STEM skills and technical qualifications means that organisations like SIAS are vital in shaping the abilities of tomorrow’s workers. Alex joining the board is a reminder that commercially savvy, strong leadership is essential for scaling education businesses and expanding their impact.
It also highlights how Awarding Organisations are evolving – focusing on growth, innovation, and value creation, not simply regulatory compliance.
Alex Lockey’s appointment at SIAS is a testament to his reputation as a trusted advisor in education, training, and workforce strategy. For us at Bolt Search, it underscores our commitment to identifying and placing leadership talent that drives success in the education sector.
With SIAS leading the way in STEM accreditation and Alex’s board-level insight supporting strategic decisions, the future of skills and workforce transformation in high-demand sectors looks brighter than ever.
