Welcome to BusinessCloud’s Northern Leaders list for 2025.
Northern Leaders shines a light on the leaders who have made – and continue to make – the biggest positive difference to the North.
It was inspired by the late, great former chief executive of Manchester City Council, Sir Howard Bernstein, who is widely recognised as being the catalyst for the regeneration of Manchester.
This year’s list includes 74 new names from the North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humberside and includes figures from the world of business, charity, sport, property, politics, philanthropy and TV.
Co-founders and siblings are listed as one entry so the 2025 Northern Leaders list also includes the names of at least 90 women.
This year’s headline sponsor is OBI, alongside law firm CG, GM Business Growth Hub, Rochdale Development Agency, insurance giant Lockton and J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
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