Team Member Spotlight: Sam Booth, Chief Executive, pro-manchester

Introduce yourself

Hello everyone. I’m Sam Booth, the Chief Executive at pro-manchester. I’ve been part of the growth network for 19 years, and during that time I’ve had the privilege of seeing the organisation grow and strengthen its impact across the region.

3 words that describe Pro Manchester

If I had to describe Pro Manchester in three words, I’d say ambitious, dynamic and connected.

One thing people don’t realise about what we do

One thing people may not always realise is just how much we achieve as a team, particularly given the relatively small size of the organisation.

Best part of working with the Manchester business community?

For me, the best part of working with the Manchester business community is the people. It’s an incredibly supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking network.

Coffee order or go-to lunch spot in Manchester

When it comes to a coffee or lunch spot in the city, I’m a fan of STOW on Bridge Street.

Favourite pro-manchester event and why?

My favourite Pro Manchester event is the Made in Manchester Awards. It’s always a fun and inspiring evening, bring a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the exceptional young talent we have here in Manchester.

What excites you most about the future of Pro Manchester?

The sky is the limited. We’re going from strength to strength as an organisation, and we have some exciting and ambitious plans for the future of the network and our members!