Paul Kett is chief executive and vice chancellor of LSBU Group.

A specialist in policy, skills, employability and transformation, Paul was Director General at the Department for Education between 2016-2022 where he had responsibility for overseeing the post-16 education and training system in England and acted as principal advisor to the Secretary of State on higher education, further education and adult skills.

He joined LSBU Group from PwC where he was Senior Adviser and Global Director, Education and Skills, working with a wide range of education and training providers and employers.