Civil servant to lead Cheshire LEP
A SENIOR civil servant has been appointed to lead the Cheshire and Warrington local enterprise partnership (LEP).
Philip Cox is leaving his role as a director at the Department for Communities and Local Government where he has worked on LEPs, enterprise zones and the regional growth fund.
He has also been responsible for overseeing the Government’s interests in the future development of the Olympic Park in east London.
At the LEP, which he will join in July, he will be responsible for the implementation of an economic plan designed to add £15bn to Cheshire and Warrington’s economy by 2030.
Christine Gaskell, Chair of Cheshire and Warrington enterprise partnership, said: “Philip is a highly strategic leader and we are delighted that he is joining the team, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role of chief executive.
“This is an exciting time for the Cheshire and Warrington Enterprise Partnership. Philip will be an innovative and inspiring leader for the senior team who will challenge our thinking to enable us to drive forward the economy of our sub-region and ensure that growth and job creation are achieved.”
Mr Cox said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Enterprise Partnership at such a significant time. This role provides me with the opportunity to bring the experience that I have gained in central Government to Cheshire and Warrington. I’m looking forward to helping the area exploit its considerable strengths, including its skilled population, its strong science base, and the construction of the new HS2 high speed rail line.
“The team has done an excellent job so far and I look forward to building on this as we continue to work with our public and private sector partners to deliver growth in Cheshire and Warrington.”
