Board Members

The Business Board is comprised of industry experts and key opinion leaders from across the South Midlands who represent key growth sectors. Their role is to ensure there is a clear voice of business in the strategic development of the South Midlands region.

Chair

Jason Longhurst

UK Head of Sustainable Investment & Partnerships, Prologis UK

Board members

Suzanna Austin

Development Manager, FSB:

Naomi Butters

Co-Founder and CEO, ICENA

Paul Clarke

CTO, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Ltd

Nick Greenway

Global Director of Marketing & Sustainability, Cosworth

Stephen Henson

Associate Director, TC Group

Oliver Jaycock

Director of Corporate Affairs, London Luton Airport

Phil Lawrie

CEO, Silverstone Museum

Michael Moran

COO, 2020 Developments Ltd

Andy Paul

Founder & CEO, Fliweel Tech

Viren Patel

CEO of OU Worldwide & Director of Employers & Partnerships, Open University

Keith Purdie

Commercial Director, Colworth Science Park

Justin Richardson

Chief Executive, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Dr Cathy Smith

Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Northampton

Professor Leon Terry

Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Cranfield University