The fourth round of Greater Manchester Leaders Plus kicked off in March with a buzzy launch and mentor-mentee meet-up, a central Manchester walkabout and workshop on Connecting with Place and a lovely lunch to start connecting with each other – and that was just the first 24 hours!
Two weeks later, the group explored leadership styles and dynamics with brilliant facilitator Miffa Salter before a forum on how that applies in the day-job. April features an Expert Insights session on the realities of cross-sector working, with a field trip to Collyhurst and Red Bank, part of the 155-hectare Victoria North regeneration area.
Throughout the 10-month programme, Leaders Plus connects leadership theory and best practice to real-world situations and places, with lots of time for networking and peer support. It all culminates in a January event where candidates will share bold ideas for the future of GM. Hope to see you there!
Candidates: Every year’s mix is different, and we’re delighted to host candidates with such a variety of roles, organisations and leadership styles!
- Alison Bacon – Strategic Lead, Neighbourhoods, Manchester City Council
- James Garland – Senior Associate Solicitor (Construction), Trowers & Hamlins
- Luke Green – Design & Technical Services Manager, Stockport Council
- Alyson Heald – Partnerships Director North West, L&Q
- Tina Iball – Strategic Lead for Sustainability, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
- Dave Kelly – Assistant Director, Reform, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Greig Lees – Head of Development Delivery (North), The Guinness Partnership
- Steve Manifold – Major Projects Manager (Bury North), Bury Council
- Steve Modric – Senior Manager, Strategy & Markets, Homes England
- Kathryn Perry – Enhanced Services Manager, Homes & Communities, Wigan Council
- Dr Manish Prasad – Associate Medical Director, Trafford, NHS GM Integrated Care
- Rosie Rees-Bann – Change & Transformation Lead, Manchester Local Care Organisation
- Angeliki Stogia – Senior Consultant, Arup
- James Tate – Senior Transport Planner, Arup
- Ben Townsend – New Business Director NW, L&Q
- Chris Wilkinson – Head of Research & Analysis, Homes England
- Lucy Woodbine – Principal, Planning & Housing Research, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
A huge thanks to this year’s mentors, with a healthy mix of returning and new folks. These top-tier practitioners share advice, contacts and a safe space for discussion, often making a huge difference and always making a contribution to candidates’ development.
- Suzanne Benson – Partner & Head of Manchester Office, Trowers & Hamlins
- Jessica Bowles – Director, Strategic Partnerships & Impact, Bruntwood
- Eamonn Boylan – Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Danny Crump – Director of Urbanism, Broadway Malyan
- Jacqueline Esimaje-Heath – Growth Director, L&Q
- Stephen Gleave – Cities Director – North, AECOM
- Ian Gregg – Executive Director, Asset Services, Riverside Housing
- Angela Harrington – Director, Inclusive Growth, Manchester City Council
- Jane Healey Brown – Director of Town Planning, Arup
- Warren Heppolette – Executive Lead, Strategy & System Development, NHS GM Integrated Care
- John Herring – Director of Organisational Development & Culture, NHS GM Integrated Care
- Gerry Hughes – Principal, Gerry Hughes Consulting
- Jenny Kay – Development Director & Head of Housing, GL Hearn
- Claire Norman – Director of Communications & Engagement, GM Integrated Care
- Paul Richards – Chief Executive, Stockport Mayoral Development Corp.
- Clare Tostevin – Director of Growth, Rochdale BoroughwIde Housing
- Mike Wilton – Director & Leader of Manchester Office, Arup
Finally, thanks to core supporters GMCA, Hatch, Trowers & Hamlins and Arup, whose support and hosting make the non-profit programme accessible to councils and charities.
If you’re interested in joining Leaders Plus, mentoring, speaking, hosting or becoming a sponsor, contact lisa@futureofgreatermanchester.com.
If you’d like to try our new Future Leaders programme or get involved with the growing Future of GM network, check out our 2023 plans here or contact judi@futureofgreatermanchester.com
