CEO of Youth Futures Foundation (YFF)
Barry joined Youth Futures Foundation (YFF) , the What Works Centre for Youth Employment, as CEO in January 2023. Barry’s career has been dedicated to supporting people into work and helping young people fulfil their potential.
Prior to joining YFF, Barry spent three years as CEO at Career Connect, a youth-focused Charity based in the North West. He began his career at Ingeus, spending 15 years at this large, health, youth, employment and skills provider, with his final role leading the UK business as Managing Director.
Barry is passionate about increasing social mobility and supporting the most marginalised in society. This is reflected in the non-executive roles he has previously undertaken, including serving on the Board of Youth Employment UK, ERSA, Careers England, and Chair of The Way Youth Zone, part of the Onside network.
Prior to joining YFF, Barry spent three years as CEO at Career Connect, a youth-focused Charity based in the North West. He began his career at Ingeus, spending 15 years at this large, health, youth, employment and skills provider, with his final role leading the UK business as Managing Director.
Barry is passionate about increasing social mobility and supporting the most marginalised in society. This is reflected in the non-executive roles he has previously undertaken, including serving on the Board of Youth Employment UK, ERSA, Careers England, and Chair of The Way Youth Zone, part of the Onside network.