Mark David

Mark joined the NEAA in November 2022 and will manage the North East Local Skills Improvement Plan (NELSIP), an employer-led plan that meets future business needs and provides a resilient and responsive supply of the skills needed to drive economic success and investment in the region. Mark has over 10 years’ experience in the skills and education sector, including over six years at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), and has built a wealth of experience working with the region’s SME community after starting his business support career at Business Link in 2009. Prior to joining the NEAA, Mark worked at Business Durham where he managed an ERDF innovation programme whilst supporting the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence where he helped to develop the thriving North East space sector.