Published: January 9, 2026 at 8:33 am
Debbie Gallagher has been appointed head of partnerships at Vivify.
In her new national role, Gallagher will bridge the gap between schools and major organisations, working with high-value partnerships to drive revenue and create real community impact
Vivify is a Manchester tech startup that helps schools hire out facilities outside teaching hours.
Vivify now employs more than 500 people and has generated more than £10m in additional revenue for schools.
CEO Russell Teale won the Judges’ Award at the 2025 Northern Leaders Awards.