An esteemed entrepreneur partners with rock legend Peter Gabriel.
- Peter Gabriel’s business associate joins Cheshire’s business board.
- The board aims for Cheshire’s sustainable and inclusive growth.
- Local councils collaborate for economic growth in the region.
- Cheshire’s board comprises diverse business professionals.
An esteemed entrepreneur, who collaborates with rock legend Peter Gabriel, has been appointed as the chair of Cheshire’s new Business Advisory Board. Steve Purdham’s notable ventures include the music streaming service WE7, co-led alongside Gabriel, before being acquired by Tesco. Purdham’s role signifies a commitment to fostering economic growth in Cheshire and Warrington.
The newly established Business Advisory Board, chaired by Purdham, seeks to propel Cheshire and Warrington towards becoming a prosperous economy in the UK. This board is unique due to its diverse composition, including professionals from pharmaceuticals, tourism, and education sectors. Such a broad base of expertise aims to ensure a holistic approach to economic strategies and discussions.
The collaboration among Cheshire’s three local authorities—Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council, and Warrington Borough Council—creates a robust framework for sustainable economic growth. By regularly consulting with various stakeholders, the councils aim to foster a business-friendly environment, leveraging global commerce and industry insights.
Purdham emphasises the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to achieve growth, asserting, “The Business Advisory Board effectively is the conduit to get knowledge from one sector to another.” He advocates for partnerships across different levels of government and industry to realise future growth ambitions.
Chair of Cheshire and Warrington’s sub-regional leaders board, Cllr Louise Gittins, expressed confidence in the board’s ability to be integral to the region’s growth. She stated, “Our three councils have been working successfully together for many years with a shared vision to be the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy in the UK.” This reflects a committed vision towards transforming Cheshire into an excellent place for living, working, and establishing businesses.
Cheshire’s Business Advisory Board, led by Steve Purdham, is poised to ensure businesses play a crucial role in regional growth and sustainability.
