Jeremy Baker to lead ITF Secretariat
13 October 2006
Jeremy Baker has been appointed Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation as of 16th of October.
“The ITF is very pleased to announce Jeremy Baker as our new Executive Director”, said John Meeuwsen Chair of the
Industry Training Federation.
“He understands the issues at the interface of education policy and industry needs. Jeremy Baker will help the Industry
Training system develop its ability to meet the ever changing skill needs of industry.
Jeremy has been involved in tertiary education issues since the early 90s, beginning as a national student
representative. He has worked in both the public and private sectors, including running his own educational policy and
research firm. He was Senior Adviser to the Tertiary Education Advisory Commission the precursor of the Tertiary
Education Commission. Jeremy worked for Business New Zealand as their Adviser Education and Training for four years, and
more recently has been Manager of Employment and Skills Policy for the Department of Labour.
“The ITF is pleased to have the right person, with the right background, at the right time, to lead the ITF
secretariat”, said John Meeuwsen.
ENDS