Bhavesh Gupta
CEO @ Skills Union | Skills & Career Development | Workforce
Asia/Singapore (UTC+8)
English
Bhavesh Gupta
CEO @ Skills Union | Skills & Career Development | Workforce
Asia/Singapore (UTC+8)
English
About
As the CEO of Skills Union, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals to unlock their full potential through tailored skills and career development. My journey in the workforce development sector has been fueled by a deep commitment to transforming how education and training help meet the evolving demands of today’s job market. With a keen understanding of industry trends and challenges, I specialize in creating strategic programs that bridge the skills gap, ensuring that both businesses and professionals thrive in a competitive landscape.
My expertise lies in identifying emerging opportunities for growth and innovation, allowing me to craft tailored solutions that cater to diverse learning needs. I am highly skilled in designing immersive, outcome-focused learning experiences that not only equip individuals with vital skills but also inspire them to embark on fulfilling career paths. Through Skills Union, I offer a range of services that include personalized coaching, cutting-edge training programs, and robust industry partnerships, all designed to provide a holistic approach to workforce development.
Key Skills
Experience
Board Member | British Tech Advisors (B.TA)
Oct 2024 - Present
British Tech Advisors (B.TA) connects technology businesses with strategic opportunities for growth, innovation, and market expansion, providing expert guidance and support in helping them to navigate challenges and opportunities in the APAC ecosystem.
Co Founder | Skills U
Jul 2023 - Present
Singapore Skills U is a transformative career development platform that is designed to help individuals unlock their potential, connecting them with the world's best training, coaching, and career opportunities. We focus on empowering professionals, students and job switchers with skills development programs, reskilling opportunities and career growth, tailored to the demands of the modern workforce.
CEO and Founder | Skills Union
Jan 2020 - Present
Singapore, London Skills Union is a digital skill training company that works with some of the world's leading universities and government agencies, as well as employees at leading global employers like Google, Netflix, Accenture, EY and Apple. Our focus is in designing and delivering training programmes in technology areas such as Software Engineering, Data Science and AI, Cloud, UX Design and Product Management.
Board Member | Simbi Foundation
Jul 2018 - Jun 2024
Uganda, India, Canada Simbi Foundation works in partnership with UNHCR, building solar-powered classrooms for children in refugee settlements in Uganda, and providing access to literacy and digital learning programs.
Managing Director - Katapult Learning | Katapult Accelerator
Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
Remote Heading up Katapult Learning, an education-focused fund and accelerator program; one of the verticals within the Katapult Accelerator family, which also cover Impact, Oceans and Food. Part of EXP Group, whose mandate is to invest in tech companies that make a positive impact on our society.
CEO & Co Founder | RED Academy
May 2015 - Mar 2019
London, Vancouver & Toronto Founded and led a leading design and technology school, where students learn UX Design, Digital Marketing and Web Development by working on real client projects in startups and the impact space, growing to three campuses in Vancouver, Toronto and London UK.
CEO & Founder | Drive Digital
Jun 2012 - Sep 2015
Vancouver, Canada Area Drive Digital is an award winning Canadian digital agency headquartered in Vancouver, BC, and sales offices in Toronto and NYC. Our mission, to create extraordinary online experiences that engage online audiences, drive ROI and bring brands to life in the digital space. Drive was sold and merged with 6S Marketing, and is now part of Major Tom.
Account Director > Owner | Tidal Interactive
Mar 2010 - Oct 2011
Vancouver, Canada Area Account Director of Vancouver-based digital agency Tidal, which I acquired through Drive Digital in 2013.
Strategy Consultant | Top Up TV
Aug 2008 - May 2009
London, United Kingdom
Strategy Consultant | MyBuilder.com
Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
London, United Kingdom
Marketing Director | Atlas International
Aug 2006 - Feb 2008
London, United Kingdom
Marketing Manager | Sparkler
Apr 2005 - Jul 2006
London, United Kingdom
Consultant | Xtaster
Jul 2003 - Mar 2005
London, United Kingdom
Sound Engineer & Producer | Soundscape
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
Hilversum
Education & Certificates
MA, Advertising & Marketing
University of Leeds
Jan 2003
BSc, Music Technology
Leeds College of Music
Jan 2001
A Levels
Frensham Heights
Jan 1996
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