PwC’s Griffiths takes chair at Marketing Manchester

THE regional head of professional services firm PwC has been unveiled as the new chairman of Marketing Manchester.

Iwan Griffiths, who moved back to the UK from South Korea last year to take the North West leadership role at PwC, succeeds architect Nick Johnson in the role. 

Collette Roche, HR director for Manchester Airports Group (MAG), who was involved in the recruitment process, said: “Manchester is a brand recognised around the world and that’s important as we look to develop our business and tourism links as a European city of standing. Iwan and his team will play a vital role in developing that brand even further and ensuring we see even more visitors coming to our region.”

Mr Griffiths said: “I hope to bring a global perspective to the role and use my international and UK networks to support the agency in promoting the city on an international and UK stage.

“The role as chairman of Marketing Manchester echoes my role at PwC as both organisations share a common goal – to help make the region successful. By taking on this role I hope to personally show my support for Manchester and its long-term growth.”