Our People
The NWDA has a clear operational management structure, lead by
the Executive Management Board, to ensure the effective delivery of
the Regional Economic Strategy. The Agency is divided into
directorates, with each led by a member of the Executive Management
Board, which is led by Chief Executive Steven Broomhead.
The NWDA is governed by a private sector-led Board, which is
appointed by the Department of Business, Innovation
& Skills (BIS). The Board is responsible for
setting the strategic direction of the Agency across all areas of
activity.
Executive Management Board
Our Executive Management Board (EMB) is made up of the NWDA
Chief Executive and the directors which head up or support the six
Agency directorates. Each member of the EMB contributes to the
strategic direction of the NWDA and provides leadership within NWDA
and with partners and stakeholders.
- Chief Executive: Steven
Broomhead
- Deputy Chief Executive (Economic Development) : Mark
Hughes
- Deputy Chief Executive (Resources) : Ian
Haythornthwaite
- Executive Director of Policy & Planning : Simon Nokes
- Executive Director of Marketing & Communications : Peter
Mearns
- Executive Director of Corporate & Employment Services :
Diane Summers
- Director of Tourism: Nick Brooks-Sykes
- Director of Science & Innovation : George Baxter
- Director of Skills & Employment : Lis Smith
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