Our Board
pro.manchester is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, governed by a non-executive Board of Directors made up of senior individuals from within our membership.  

The purpose of the Board is to define the strategy and long-term aims of pro·manchester and to ensure that it is meeting the ongoing needs and wishes of the members.  

Our Current board for 2010-2011 is made up of:

The Officers

		Chairman Chris Baguley, Bridging Finance  View full profile
		Vice Chairman Paul Lupton, Deloitte View full profile
		Treasurer Robert Sheffrin, Braemar Group plc  View full profile
		Company Secretary Katharine Mellor, DWF View full profile

	Sue Webster BT View full profile
	Alex Solk Sheppard Robson View full profile
	Miles Rothbury Barclays Corporate PLC View full profile
	Richard Smith Zurich View full profile
	Austin Hutchinson Mutual Financial Management View full profile
	Deborah Ascott-Jones Brabners Chaffe Street LLP  View full profile
	Elia Montorio DLA Piper View full profile
	Sara Baines Pannone View full profile
	Nicola Quayle KPMG View full profile
	Philip Kenny Sanderson Weatherall View full profile
	Robert Race Brewin Dolphin View full profile
	Paul Johnson Cobbetts View full profile
	Chris Wilson The Co-Operative Bank profile to follow
	Steve Kuncewicz Gateley Wareing View full profile
	Will Kintish Kintish  View full profile

How can I join the Board or the Committees?

We encourage a diverse representation of all membership on our board and committees. If you would like to get more involved in how pro.manchester is run, you can be nominated to join one of our committees.  If you feel you can contribute to the running, your company can nominate you for board.

How are the Chairman and the Officers appointed?

Nominations for the Officer positions are made and agreed at the Annual General Meeting in June for a period of 12 months. 

When is the AGM Held?

The Annual General meeting is held in June each year. All representatives from our members are welcome to attend but only nominated members or their proxy’s can vote.

Want to get involved? Find out how by emailing rachel.smith@pro-manchester.co.uk

Past Chairmen of pro.manchester

2009 -2010   Sue Webster, BT
2008-2009    Simon Oldfield, Partner, Ernst and Young
2007-2008    John Arnold, Director of Manchester Business School
2006-2007    Stephen White, Senior Partner, Cobbetts, Manchester
2005-2006    Mark Blakemore, Office Managing Partner, Baker Tilly
2004-2005    Anne Kershaw, Senior Partner, Kershaw Abbott
2003-2004    Robert Race, Managing Director, Brewin Dolphin, Manchester