Former Tech North head takes up role across the Pennines
FORMER head of Tech North, Claire Braithwaite, has taken up a position at the Manchester Growth Company.
She has taken on the role of tech advisor at MGC following her short-lived role at Tech North.
Last month, in a major setback for Tech North, Ms Braithwaite quit her role there after six months.
The organisation connects and promotes digital clusters in the North of England. It was launched in Leeds on 9 September 2015.
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Ms Braithwaite said “I’m delighted to be taking up the position of Tech Advisor at MGC and I look forward to working for businesses and with colleagues across Greater Manchester and in attracting overseas businesses to locate here.
“And following on from my previous role as Head of Tech North I will continue to seek collaboration across the tech community across the North to champion and promote the region and the influential role it plays in building a Northern Powerhouse that will deliver prosperity for future generations.”
Mark Hughes, group chief executive of the Manchester Growth Company, said: “Claire offers a wealth of industry insight that I’m confident will prove invaluable in supporting MGC’s work in promoting the sector; driving international investment and trade; in providing business support and a finance offer; alongside a skills solution for businesses in this sector.”
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