Delivering strategic place marketing and communications for Cheshire & Warrington. Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is private-sector led. We’re responsible for driving economic growth, acting on what our businesses are telling us and championing important issues with government so that Cheshire & Warrington continues to thrive as a place to invest, work, learn and visit. Working in partnership with local and central government, businesses, educational… Show more Delivering strategic place marketing and communications for Cheshire & Warrington. Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is private-sector led. We’re responsible for driving economic growth, acting on what our businesses are telling us and championing important issues with government so that Cheshire & Warrington continues to thrive as a place to invest, work, learn and visit. Working in partnership with local and central government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private, voluntary and community sector organisations, we keep Cheshire and Warrington firmly on the national and international map. Led by an experienced and dedicated Board of public, private and voluntary sector members, your Enterprise Partnership aims to make Cheshire and Warrington the best place to do business in the UK. The LEP also delivers the Cheshire & Warrington Business Growth Hub, a dedicated and bespoke resource that supports start-ups, scale-ups and big business across all sectors of the economy. Show less

Invest Newcastle provides support to domestic and global companies looking to establish and grow their business in the city. Key sectors include; Digital and Creative, Offshore and Marine, BPFS, Research and Development, Logistics and Distribution, and Advance Manufacturing. Key stakeholders; Local Authorities, University, cluster organisations, multipliers and NGI Partners.NewcastleGateshead Initiative is the destination marketing agency for NewcastleGateshead. Created… Show more Invest Newcastle provides support to domestic and global companies looking to establish and grow their business in the city. Key sectors include; Digital and Creative, Offshore and Marine, BPFS, Research and Development, Logistics and Distribution, and Advance Manufacturing. Key stakeholders; Local Authorities, University, cluster organisations, multipliers and NGI Partners.NewcastleGateshead Initiative is the destination marketing agency for NewcastleGateshead. Created in 2000 by Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council as a publicly and privately funded business, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative has developed a strong brand for the area - promoting it nationally and internationally as a place at the forefront of innovative culture-led regeneration and a world-class place to live, learn, work, visit and invest. NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s mission is to position and promote NewcastleGateshead as a leading European location for investment and growth. Show less

Developing and leading the strategic direction for a team of business development managers to ensure increased FDI from primary geographical and sectoral markets.

Managed a multi-disciplinary team of 14 focused on the development of business tourism for Greater Manchester. Responsible for strategic direction and business planning, operational management including client services and civic funding.

Developed the strategy for the bureau including marketing, business development and growth. Worked directly with the board, directly managed the finance, marketing, strategic planning and company secretary duties.