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Interview: Why Sharon Davies, Young Enterprise chief executive, questions the ‘lost generation’ narrative

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Sharon Davies, chief executive of Young Enterprise, sits down with CYP Now ahead of the charity’s 60th anniversary.
Sharon Davies is chief executive of Young Enterprise. Picture: Young Enterprise
Sharon Davies is chief executive of Young Enterprise. Picture: Young Enterprise

Her experience, knowledge, and practice all point towards an optimistic vision for Generation Z as she continues to be inspired by the talent and determination of young people to push back against the narrative of the “lost generation” following the Covid-19 pandemic and other national and international crises.

Davies has led Young Enterprise for 14 years and her work with young people dates back to when she was just 19. Her drive for “applied learning” is key to her determination to provide opportunities through financial education for young people.  

It is clear how enthusiastic she is about the future of Young Enterprise as it approaches its 60th anniversary later this year.

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