On Thursday, June 27th, Downtown in Business will host another event in the highly popular ‘Northern Power Towns’ series. ‘Cheshire and the Northern Powerhouse’ will take place in Chester from 12:00pm to 2:30pm, featuring Henri Murison, Chief Executive of The Northern Powerhouse Partnership. This event will bring together leading figures from the private and public sectors, as well as business leaders from across the Chester and Cheshire region, for valuable networking and discussion.
Attendees will include leaders, chief executives, and senior decision-makers, alongside private sector partners. The event will focus on opportunities to drive economic growth in the region through regeneration, culture, people, and collaboration. Discussions will cover the future of towns in the North and the latest developments within the Chester City and Cheshire region. Drawing on his experiences as Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership as well as his time on Newcastle City Council, Henri Murison will share his unique perspectives on collaboration, innovation, development, and technology.
Henri’s role at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse Group, an independent body established to represent the voice of major business and civic leaders across the North, makes him the perfect speaker to address current trends and issues facing businesses and communities in and around Chester. After his address, the floor will open for questions and discussion, allowing delegates to share their views.
The Northern Power Towns group, launched in 2016, is the leading voice of business and civic leaders across the North, representing millions of residents and partnering with councils, businesses, and community organisations to support inclusive economic growth.
Henri is a public affairs and stakeholder relationship expert with experience in financial services, public, and voluntary sectors. He was appointed the first Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership in 2017 and became Chief Executive in 2022. He has also served as a Cabinet member at Newcastle City Council and held significant roles at the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Building Society. Henri has demonstrated a true commitment to the Northern Powerhouse and consistently leads efforts to promote and advance the North in all areas of his career.
Attendees will gain insights from Henri and other industry experts and have the chance to network with key figures in various fields. Henri’s experience with senior Northern businesses, civic leaders, and academics makes this event an excellent opportunity to learn about the important work being done in the region and what the future might hold for your sector.
This event is essential for individuals, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to understand and celebrate the work of the Northern Power Towns Group and explore future business trends in Chester. To learn more and register, please email alice.evans@downtowninbusiness.com.
