Joe Manning has today taken up his new role as Chief Executive of Marketing Cheshire and Deputy Chief Executive of Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership.
The Bradford-born senior civil servant joins from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, where he was Deputy Director.
Prior to this, he held policy roles at the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, New Local Government Network, Design Council and Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Angie Robinson, Chair of Marketing Cheshire, said: “Joe takes the helm in challenging times however, his experience and government connections will be crucial in driving forward our region’s recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. We look forward to working with Joe on a strategy to welcome visitors and businesses back once it is safe to do so.”