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 Mark Hughes.
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 EMB member contributes to the strategic
direction of the NWDA and provides leadership within NWDA and with
partners and stakeholders.
- Chief Executive : Mark Hughes
- Executive Director of Policy & Planning : Simon Nokes
- Executive Director of Resources : Duncan Gray
- Director of Marketing & Communications : Nigel Dove
- 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
- Director of Legal & Estates : Steven Zdolyny
- Director of Finance : Alison Richardson
Find out more about: