It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Adrian Hawkins OBE

Adrian served two terms as a Board Member of Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership from 2014 and was serving his second term as Chair of Hertfordshire Futures, alongside his longstanding role as Chair of the Skills and Employment Board. Through his leadership, he played a pivotal role in securing investment and driving regeneration, infrastructure, education and innovation projects that have helped shape Hertfordshire's future. Adrian will be greatly missed by colleagues, partners and friends alike.

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