Business Durham Advisory Board
The activities of Business Durham are overseen by an Advisory Board comprising of leading members of the County Council together with prominent business leaders in the County.
Offer a private sector perspective to Business Durham activities and proposals
Private Sector Liaison
01
Offer insight through experience into the business world and global economy
Business Insight
02
Act as the interface between private sector and the County Council
Ambassadors
03
Act as champions and ambassadors for County Durham
Durham Champions
04
Sponsor and promote initiatives and events for County Durham
Initiative Sponsors
05
Provide a focus for and influence on County Council economic policy and strategy through acting as a critical friend
Policy Influencers
06
Provide a focus for the engagement of the private sector
Sector Engagement
07
Meet The Advisory Board
Officers
Leon Howe
Enterprise Director
Business Durham
Christian Pape
Business Property Director
Business Durham
Sarah Slaven
Managing Director
Business Durham
Mark Stamper
Head of Inclusive Growth & Partnerships
Durham County Council
Kerry Walker
Business Growth Director
Business Durham
Councillors
Cllr K Allison
Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Environment
Cllr L Fox
Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships
Cllr D Grimes
Deputy Leader of the Council
Cllr A Hopgood
Leader of the Largest Opposition Group on the Council
Cllr A Husband
Leader of the Council
Cllr J Quinn
Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Resources, Investments and Assets
Cllr Robbie Rodiss
Chair of the Council
Associate Directors
Sonya Atkins
Area Director - North East & Humber
Lloyds Banking Group
Rhiannon Bearne
Policy and Representation Director
North East Chamber of Commerce
Scott Bibby
Country Manager
Etex New Ways for the UK and Ireland
Jim Brewin
Chief Director UK & Ireland
Hitachi Rail
Tania Cooper MBE
Managing Director
Steelbenders
David Foreman
Partner
Azets
Toby Heintz
Managing Director
Pinnacle Retec
Jonathan Moreland
Managing Partner
Swinburne Maddison
Peter Razaq
Co-Founder and Chairman
Kans and Kandy Group
Michael Smith
Chairman
RTC North Limited
Neil Spann
CEO
Power Roll
Michael Tyerman
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director
Filtronic
Julie Underwood
Head of Advisory Services – North
Department for Business & Trade