CBI Midlands bolsters leadership team with key appointment
The CBI has strengthened its Midlands team with the appointment of new associate director Matthew Lowe – its second such appointment in recent months.
Lowe joined the CBI in 2020, and during his time as a senior policy advisor was the organisation’s lead on freeports and levelling up, as well as co-lead of its LGBT+ Allies Network.
The qualified teacher previously worked for the British Chambers of Commerce, winning a Chambers Fellowship for his HS2 policy work in Staffordshire.
Lowe’s appointment follows that of fellow associate director Nicola Adams. The pair will work alongside Midlands deputy director Nikki Paterson.
Lowe said: “Businesses have faced a tough few years, with the pandemic, supply chain disruption, labour challenges and a growing cost-of-living crisis. During that time, I have seen first-hand how important the CBI can be in influencing positive change on behalf of its members, the wider business community and Midlands society.
“The priority now must be to overcome these challenges while plotting a course to a more prosperous future. That means driving action to grow skills and investment, alongside delivering on ambitions to level up the UK and meet net zero targets.
“I look forward to working closely with businesses from Shrewsbury to Skegness to identify and capitalise upon new opportunities for growth and create an even more thriving Midlands economy.”
CBI Midlands director Rick Blackmore added: “I am delighted to see the Midlands team at full capacity, and look forward to working with Nikki, Nicola and Matt to deliver on the issues that matter to CBI members throughout the region.”
