Climate Summit to help Somerset businesses increase sustainability
Somerset businesses are being urged to play their part in combating the climate emergency – with a conference offering insight into practical steps they can
Somerset businesses are being urged to play their part in combating the climate emergency – with a conference offering insight into practical steps they can
We are holding a business support event in Paignton on 10th May, aimed at foreign-owned SMEs in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. Accessing financial and business
Virtual Careers Fair 2020 – #Optionsat18 Monday 24 August – 10am Join National Careers Service on Monday 24th August to see live talks and ‘virtual
Manufacturing and Engineering employers, training providers and other key stakeholders are invited to participate in a project exploring ways to boost demand for higher-level technical
The Heart of the South West has welcomed the new introductory membership being offered by Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. Responding to the impact
Another chance to take part in this great webinar from the National Careers Service Hosted by the National Careers Service Date: Thursday 6 August 2020
When: Every Wednesday Time: 6 – 9pm Where: Facebook and Twitter Hashtag: #asknationalcareers
My Choices is a day of live broadcasts to support and prepare school leavers for the transition to the next stage. Date: Monday 3 August
Hosted by the National Careers Service Date: Thursday 30 July 2020 Time: 10-11am Where: Online Did you know that many jobs are filled before they
#Devonjobshour Date: 29 July 2020 Time: 11am – 12noon Where: Twitter – visit @JCPinDevon Hashtag: #DevonJobsHour Join @JCPinDevon for their virtual jobs fair on Twitter
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership was one of 38 LEPs in England. The LEP was a leader and influencer for economic growth, job creation and prosperity across the Heart of the South West area covering Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.
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Chief Executive
David Ralph started as Chief Executive of Heart of South West LEP at the beginning of June 2018. Previously, he had spent 5 years as CEO of the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (D2N2) LEP from 2013 where he oversaw the development of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan and sector strategies, 3 Growth Deals with HM Government to deliver a £1billion capital investment programme, securing and implementing £200m ESIF programme, the Derby and Nottingham Enterprise Zone, the D2N2 Skills Deal and Time for Innovation programme, community fund and led the executive team to develop the HS2 East Midlands hub. He was also closely involved in the proposed North Midlands Devolution Deal and one of the key architects in establishing the Midlands Engine, chairing the officer steering group. Whilst in this role David was a NED of the Nottingham Enterprise Zone, and Marketing NG, the Outer Estates Foundation and a Governor of Nottingham College and on the advisory Board of Nottingham Business School.
Before the East Midlands, David was CEO of the Have Gateway Partnership working closely with local stakeholders including the ports of Felixstowe, Harwich and Ipswich and BT Adadastral Park across Suffolk and Essex and prior to that was Chief Exec of the Barton Hill New Deal for Communities programme in Bristol and the Nelm Development Trust in Norwich.
David is a keen sailor, walker and trail runner.