Clive Memmott OBE
Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Chamber of CommerceAppointed as Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in September 2010, Clive has enjoyed a successful career in senior positions for companies such as Robinson Keane, Hepworth, Steetley and Redland Groups and Tate Access Flooring. He is also a Director of Brockholes Enterprises Ltd, Business Finance Solutions and a Trustee of the National Football Museum.
Clive is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Lancaster University Management School and has co-authored a book on improving business performance through effective and practical employee engagement: “Growing your own Heroes”. He also holds a number of advisory and non-executive positions and regularly speaks and writes on a wide range of business issues. He was awarded an OBE in 2021 for services to the business community.
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