Leading business figure appointed to deputy chair of LEP

David Williams

David Williams, chair of Geldards, has been appointed to the newly-created role of deputy chair of the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

Williams has served on the D2N2 Board since 2016. He will work alongside newly-appointed chair, Elizabeth Fagan, who took up the post in July of this year (2018).

Williams also holds a number of positions in a variety of organisations. These include as chair of East Midlands Business Limited, a board member at Derby College, chair of the Derby Nottingham Metro Growth Board, chairman of the Arkwright Society, and director of Derby County Football Club.

Fagan said: “I am delighted that David has chosen to take up the position of Deputy Chair of the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership at this important time in its development. The area is home to world-class businesses and knowledge bases, has a hard-working talent pool, a vibrant cultural offering and is a beautiful place to live, work and visit.”

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