Leaders Lunch With Lou Cordwell

On Wednesday the 18^th of September, Downtown in Business Manchester invites you to join us for another event in our highly popular and informative Leaders Lunch Series.

We will be joined by Lou Cordwell OBE, who has recently been appointed ‘Professor of Innovation’ at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS).

Lou will give a talk to professionals from across the Manchester City region, sharing what she has learnt from her work and experiences and looking forward towards the future of the city region.

Topic:

The challenges facing the business world and organisations in the Manchester City region and the future of innovation for the region.

Over recent years, the Manchester City region has found itself coming up against some significant challenges brought about by changes in the economy and in consumer choices and habits.

As Professor of Innovation at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), Lou’s main focus has been on providing strategic guidance on innovation ecosystems to the University and contributing to the work of MIOIR and AMBS.

Her position at the very centre of inspiring the next generation of innovators and business people puts her in a unique position to be able to share valubale insights on the most pressing issues facing the region today and how we can change for the future and work to overcome challenges.

Speakers address:

Being a professor of Innovation, Lou works with leaders across Manchester University to advise on how the University can enhance its role as a key driver of the region’s economy, including by strengthening existing, and developing new, collaborative relationships with local and national government, business, and other external stakeholders.

Drawing on this experience working not only as professor but also as Special Advisor to the Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor, she will provide a unique and empowering insight into the support needed for both businesses operating in Greater Manchester and those working within it to thrive in our ever-changing economy.

About the Speaker:

Lou began her career working for WPP before founding the Manchester-based digital design studio magneticNorth (mN). In 2021, mN merged with Fluxx, creating the UK’s leading design and innovation consultancy, Magnetic, where Lou continues to be involved as Chief Creative Officer.

She has spent the past two years building a team and the strategic masterplan for ID Manchester, Europe’s most ambitious Innovation District project.

Lou is also Chair of Greater Manchester’s Business Board (LEP) and an angel investor, particularly focusing on female tech founders. Lou was awarded an OBE in the 2018 New Year’s Honours for services to the creative and digital economy.

Benefits of Attending:

• Hear Insights from an Industry Expert: In all her many roles, Lou has consistently championed business growth, for example encouraging the next generation of business leaders in her role as a professor. As chair of Greater Manchester’s Business Board, she is well placed to share some invaluable insights. Attendees will no doubt benefit from her experiences and hopefully begin to consider their role in the future of the Manchester City region.
• Networking with Key Figures: Be part of a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with not just Lou herself but also other influential figures in the Greater Manchester business world.

This event is a must for anyone working in or with an interest in the Manchester City region, In particularly anyone looking to contribute to economic change in the area and develop strategies for the future will benefit greatly from Lou’s insights.

If you would like to attend this event, please email beth.mckenna@downtowninbusiness.com