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BBC News
16-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans to expand green training at Stallingborough site approved
Plans to expand facilities at a green skills training centre in North East Lincolnshire have been development at the Catch site in Stallingborough includes an industrial decarbonisation centre and a renewable energy training bosses said the facilities would help to deliver the skills needed to deliver the UK's net-zero East Lincolnshire Council approved the plans on Friday and both facilities are expected to open in 2026. Catch, which launched its apprenticeships programme in 2021, is supported by investment from partners including Associated British Ports and Humber Talbot, chief executive of Catch, said: "These developments mark the next stage in our plans to train 1,000 apprentices per year by 2030."The renewable energy training centre will have classroom space and purpose-built workshops to offer hands-on training for technicians and decarbonisation centre will include a lecture theatre and office space. Simon Green, chief executive of Humber Freeport, said: "To decarbonise the Humber's industrial cluster and transition to a net-zero economy, we need the right people with the right skills and expertise."Facilities like Catch are absolutely vital to equip our future workforce with the capabilities and the confidence to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving and growing green skills sector."Earlier this year, the government announced plans to invest in green-skills training to support a transition to clean power with "thousands" of new Cheshire, Lincolnshire and Pembrokeshire were identified as key growth regions for clean energy. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Korea Herald
20-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
AmCham Korea appoints cybersecurity expert as new senior advisor
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea announced Thursday that it has appointed Simon Green, a renowned cybersecurity expert, as the new senior advisor to the Board of Governors. This decision highlights AmCham's strong commitment to cybersecurity leadership at a time when digital security has become increasingly critical in the business landscape. Green brings nearly 30 years of expertise in technology and cybersecurity. He currently serves as president of Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks and is a member of advisory boards for leading organizations such as Bausele and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. 'We are pleased to welcome Simon Green as our special advisor to our Board," said AmCham Chairman and CEO James Kim. "His appointment underscores our dedication to equipping businesses with the essential skills and strategies for achieving digital resilience in today's complex business environment." Green, in turn, expressed his honor at joining AmCham, saying, "I am excited to contribute to raising cybersecurity awareness and resilience within the Korean business environment. I look forward to leveraging my experience to advance related education and influence organizations across various industries." To further exert its cybersecurity efforts, AmCham has recently established a cybersecurity committee to foster cooperation among industry leaders. This committee will serve as a platform for exchanging insights and best practices on risk management and digital security strategies.
