This wholly independent board is comprised of academics, experts and senior leaders in the subject matters being discussed, who can provide both insightful critique and resourceful recommendations.
Alun Francis: Chair of the Commission
Rubbi Bhogal Wood: Vice Chair – Wild and Form Digital Ltd
Andy Westwood – Vice Dean, Social Responsibility, University of Manchester
Richard Jones – Chair in Materials Physics and Innovation Policy, University of Manchester
Clive Memmott – Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Emma Barton – Director of Economy, Oldham Council
Donna McLaughlin – Northern Care Alliance
John Wrathmell – Director of Research, Strategy and Economy, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Cath Green – Housing consultant, former CEO of First Choice Homes
Bilal Rahman – Business person, owner of ibreathe and KickSonic
Laura Windsor Welsh – Oldham Action Together
Alan Harding – Chief Economic Advisor, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Kashif Ashraf – Joint Chair and Founder of Asian Business Leaders
