Olivia Davidson

Olivia Davidson is the Head of Information, Advice and Guidance and Teacher of Business & Economics at DESS College, where she leads the strategic development of careers education and employer engagement programmes. With a professional background spanning education, recruitment, social entrepreneurship and business development, she brings a broad perspective to preparing young people for an evolving world of work. Olivia is passionate about helping students understand the connection between their interests, skills and future opportunities. Her work focuses on developing career readiness through meaningful experiences that connect education with industry, including employer partnerships, networking events, future skills programmes and university outreach initiatives. She is particularly interested in the impact of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence on careers, and how schools can equip students with the human skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world. O