Board
The Greater Manchester Business Board is made up of figures from across the public and private sectors, including universities, local government and multinationals.

Lou Cordwell OBE
Chair, Greater Manchester Business Board

Mike Blackburn OBE

Andy Burnham

Lorna Fitzsimons

Chris Oglesby MBE

Cllr Bev Craig

Vimla Appadoo

Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE

Steve Connor

Cllr Eamonn O’Brien

Clive Memmott OBE

James Byrne

Michael Wilton

Laura Percy

Steve Rothberg
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