Our Boards

An experienced Chair and Board Member, Helen brings to the LEP a track record in leading organisations while undergoing change, including enabling digital innovation, business growth, and community development. She brings expertise in leadership, strategy development, and partnerships and collaborations with government, social housing, charity, and community development.

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Having joined the LEP Board in 2016, David brings extensive knowledge in finance, governance, and strategies, with vast experience working as a Chartered Accountant, as Chair for several committees, and serving as a trustee for numerous local and regional charities. He has great interest in supporting our region, with a focus on sustainable, green, and fair economic development.

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Peter brings over thirty years of experience in the energy sector, where he specialised in strategic planning and operational management in the UK, Far East, Latin America, and Europe. He also brings considerable trade association experience, having been Board Director of the Association of Electricity Producers, chairman of the Generation Committee of Energy UK, and served as a technical consultant to the UK Government’s energy innovation agenda.

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Having built her career in the voluntary and community sector, Sam brings knowledge on social issues affecting people’s lives and work, and advocates for the shared benefits of a more inclusive and empowered society. She is the CEO of Better Connect, a non-profit organisation that has leveraged over £30m of investment into the region and supported over 5,000 people to transform their lives.  

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Sam is appointed as the LEP's Diversity Champion.

With over thirty years of experience in UK Director and Global Leadership roles, Sue brings knowledge of strategy and change management to the LEP, the likes of which has transformed teams, businesses, and brands. She has set up her own company, Possibilities Realised, which leverages Diversity of Thinking for economic outperformance.

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Sue is appointed as the LEP's SME Champion.

Cllr Keith Aspden serves as the Leader of the City of York Council.

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Helen brings extensive experience in media and change management, having spent thirty-four years at the BBC, serving as Director of BBC Radio and the first female Director of BBC News. She sits on the UK Statistics Authority, chairs the Audio Content Fund, and is a Council member of the Royal Academy of Arts.

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Jan brings a wealth of VCSE experience to the LEP and currently serves as Chief Executive of Two Ridings Community Foundation, which aims to transform lives in the region by distributing funding to community groups.

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Jane brings a wealth of knowledge across sectors, having worked in the media industry, and having established Joined Up North, a consultancy business specialising in strategic development and place marketing through culture, heritage, and tourism projects. She brings extensive Chair experience, having been founding chair of Make It York, chair of the Culture & Place Strategic Advisory Group, and current chair of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site Partnership Board.

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An engineer by profession, Bruce brings over thirty years of experience in managing large-scale power generation and manufacturing businesses in the UK, Europe, and USA. He is currently responsible for Drax Power Station – the largest single site renewable generator in Western Europe – and looks towards the ambitious development of carbon capture technology to become carbon-negative.

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Cllr Carl Les serves as the Leader of the North Yorkshire County Council.

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Cllr Steve Siddons serves as the Leader of the Scarborough Borough Council.

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Jan brings a strong rural focus to the LEP – having been a valued member of our ESIF committee – and represents the region on several rural committees.

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As Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University of York, and Director of the Centre for Women’s Enterprise, Leadership, Economy & Diversity, Kiran brings to the LEP a focus on diversity in leadership, highlighting opportunities for communities and individuals across the region.

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Jonathan brings vast experience of running manufacturing businesses, and is currently active in the Manufacturing Alliance.

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