Member Spotlight: Nick Rusling, CEO & Founder, Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series
7th October 2026, 10:56 am
Introduce yourself
I’m deeply passionate about bringing people together, at scale, in amazing places and cities. With one purpose. To celebrate wellbeing, exercise and sport. I was CEO for the Manchester Marathon and Half for 6 years and fell in love with Greater Manchester. And am focused on delivering major events that impact the region in a powerful and positive way. Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series is a manifestation of my passion, and love for the region. Workforce wellbeing for all is our mission.
Career highlight
2021 when we delivered a merged Manchester Marathon and Half – absurdly complex to do – but brought people back together post Covid with the amazing support of a huge number of people in the region. The spirit and excitement to reconnect in this huge event was defining for me.
Name three words that describe your personality
Passionate, driven, optimistic
What’s the best thing about pro-manchester?
Collaboration coursing through the organisation’s veins
What are your priorities for 2026?
To deliver the world’s first regionwide meditation event, connecting colleagues, industries and communities. Helping people is the tool of meditation and mindfulness to support wellbeing in the workplace. A mental wellbeing connector for everyday use.
What do you think are the most important things going on in Manchester at the moment?
Cyan lines. Connecting people with accessible nature. The nerve centre of wellbeing in GM.
Favourite meeting place in Manchester
Anywhere in the Northern Quarter
Are there any particular types of businesses that you would like to meet?
Any leaders who care about their work teams, or struggle to implement inclusive wellbeing for the whole team. We have 100+ businesses entered into the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series so far. To ensure workplace wellbeing become’s Manchester’s super strength, we need 100s more. Please get in touch.
Email: nick@citywellbeingseries.com
Phone: 07973369161
LinkedIn: Nick Rusling
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