Sales trainer takes top seat at BMET Enterprise Academy
PHIL Millard, managing director of Tamworth-based sales training company Bluestorm Development, has been appointed as chair of the BMET Enterprise Academy.
The former academy board member will succeed Anthony McCourt – owner and director of Birmingham business telecoms company Roar – who has now joined Birmingham Metropolitan College’s governing board.
The academy is looking to build on its links with more than 100 of the city’s businesses while developing its entrepreneurial activity among business studies scholars from Birmingham Metropolitan College.
“I’m excited to be taking on this role that puts budding businessmen and women right at the heart of entrepreneurship and enterprise activities,” Millard said.
“We want the academy to continue to play its part in ensuring that our emerging talent makes an impact on the city.
“Only by providing these entrepreneurial platforms will we ensure that Birmingham and the West Midlands continue to achieve success and maintain their reputation as the country’s centre of innovation and business excellence.”
Formed in 2009, the BMET Enteprise Academy supports young business people by providing internships and mentoring opportunities, as well as workshops and lectures. Students participate in a range of business and enterprise-related activities including finance and accountancy, communications and marketing and commercial awareness.
McCourt said: “Since its inception three years ago, the academy has forged some excellent partnerships while inspiring young people to strive for success.”
