Downtown in Business, the fast-growing, award winning private sector business network has today announced Rob Valentine will join as Chair of their Birmingham and West Midlands office.
Valentine is a well-respected member of the region’s business community and was recently revealed as Property Personality of the Year at Business Insider’s West Midlands Property Awards.
The former regional head of developer Bruntwood SciTech has nearly two decades of experience supporting local and regional businesses in the Birmingham metro area.
“Birmingham is on the cusp of something fantastic” said Valentine, “and I am excited to use my skills and experiences working in the city to support its continued growth.
“Downtown connects businesses with decision makers, funding institutions and civic leaders in a way no other organisation delivers.
“The city is working hard to continue to attract strategic investors,” said Valentine “and Downtown’s powerful network, connections and platforms will be vital in supporting the realisation of the city and region’s full potential.”
Frank McKenna, CEO of Downtown in Business welcomed Rob to the senior leadership team.
“Birmingham is on a forward trajectory. Our members and partners – working in the built environment, hospitality, professional services and digital, creative sectors – are playing their part in driving much of that progress.
“Adding Rob to our team with his unrivalled knowledge of the city, the region and the businesses which make it tick, will support the next phase of our growth, the success of business and entrepreneurs in the city, and the vibrant local economy they support.
“Rob will be joining us in MIPIM next month, the world’s largest property and investment conference, to support our members and partners in championing Birmingham and the West Midlands as an investment proposition to a global audience.”
