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

Mike Blackburn OBE

Andy Burnham

Lorna Fitzsimons

Chris Oglesby MBE

Cllr Bev Craig

Vimla Appadoo

Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE

Steve Connor

Justin Kelly

Cllr Eamonn O’Brien

Clive Memmott OBE

Michael Wilton

Laura Percy

Devrim Celal

James Byrne

Steve Rothberg
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Latest News
English National Opera announce plans for new home in Greater Manchester
In a boost to our region's cultural sector, The English National Opera (ENO) is set to move to Manchester, establishing its main base outside of London. ENO and Greater Manchester are pleased to announce a new working partnership to develop a new home for the opera...
Greater Manchester to receive £7 million funding to accelerate net zero ambitions
Greater Manchester is set to receive £7 million in funding to accelerate the region’s net zero ambitions over the next two years. The funding will build on the already established Local Area Energy Plans, which identify the £12.5 billion of investment in...
Greater Manchester strikes historic deal with Osaka on opening day of Japan mission
Greater Manchester has signed a landmark new partnership deal with Osaka on the first day of a mission to strengthen trade and cooperation links with Japan. The agreement will see closer collaboration between Greater Manchester and Osaka to deliver on net zero...