North Notts BID welcomes trio of female directors to the board

North Notts BID has expanded its board with the appointment of three new female directors.

In time for International Women’s Day on 8 March, the BID has welcomed Katy Bradford, deputy CEO of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Abi Priestley, owner of Oakrange Engineering and Torworth Lakes and Katy Jarvis-Morgan, STEP site stakeholder manager at UK Industrial Fusion Solutions.

The new appointments join five other women on the board, including chief executive Sally Gillborn MBE.

George Buchanan, chair of the North Notts BID board said: “As a business-led and managed improvement district, these appointments will build upon the success of our board in ensuring the BID maximises its value for levy payers. The BID should be representative of all types of businesses and the people behind them, and it is fantastic to welcome three female leaders who bring a variety of experience across different industries, including education, industrial, leisure and STEM.

“As headline sponsor of the upcoming North Notts Business Women Awards, we are committed to celebrating the contributions of women to business growth in the district. We aim to champion the value of local businesses, enabling their input to help shape the future of the services provided by North Notts BID for the benefit of our towns.”

Katy Bradford, deputy chief executive officer at Outwood Grange Academies Trust said: “As an education trust with our Outwood Academy Portland, Outwood Academy Valley and Outwood Post 16 Centre Worksop in the district, we recognise the importance of North Notts BID not just for businesses and the local community, but also students and families who engage with businesses and events that the BID supports.

“I am excited at the opportunities for Outwood Grange Academies Trust and how it can contribute to North Notts BID to grow the connection between business and education, particularly regarding skills development and employment opportunities.”