Richard Spear

Richard is the Managing Director of ACT Training, Chair of ALS Training and a Senior Post Holder at parent organisation Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) Group. He has 27 years’ experience in education and training and has held senior positions within the public, private and third sectors, including Head of Programme Funding for Post-16 Education and Training at the Welsh Government, Director for Wales and Strategic Planning of the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) and Chief Executive of Careers Wales. Richard is a board member of the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) and smoking cessation charity ASH Wales. He has been a member of a number of key education and training committees and has chaired the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Wales Country Panel and Credit Common Accord for Wales. He has also been a board member of Agored Cymru, YMCA Community College Ltd and Careers Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd. At ACT, and within the context of the CAVC Group’s strategic priorities, Richard is responsible for setting the strategic direction and the overall performance of the organisation.