Stephen was appointed Chief Executive of the ISE in June 2013 following seven years as Head of Graduate Recruitment UK & Ireland at EY. At the ISE he is now responsible for market intelligence and thought leadership, for expertise and analysis, for policy direction and guidance to help members develop their early talent strategies. Working closely with the Joint CEO for membership & operations, he supports all ISE employer, education and supplier members to achieve best practice in early talent recruitment and development.

Stephen has managed graduate recruitment and development programmes in both the private and public sectors and has extensive experience in the recruitment and development of students, both graduates and school leavers. He has worked closely with education throughout his career and is focused on the career development and employment of students.

In addition to his current role, Stephen undertakes a number of roles related to higher education and employment. He is a Governor of Harlow College, the Enterprise Advisor for Roding Valley High School, is a trustee of the London Interdisciplinary School Foundation, and sits on employer advisory groups at the University of Cambridge and the University of York. Previously he was a commissioner for the Student Futures Commission and a special advisor to Dame Shirley Pearce’s TEF review. He has presents at a wide range of conferences and events, to various committees in the Houses of Parliament, and often appears in national and local media.