Emma Degg MBE is to leave her role as chief executive of the North West Business Leadership Team (NWBLT).
Degg, who is also a BusinessCloud Northern Leader, has led the membership organisation for 10 years and will leave her role in December.
She said: “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together over the last few years, incubating projects that have made a difference to businesses and communities across our region.
“Most importantly for me, our Diversity Drivers and Rising Star programmes have supported future female and ethnic minority leaders, whose achievements continue to inspire us all.
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“Although I have incredibly mixed feelings about leaving, I believe this is the right time to hand over the reins to a new leader.
“In turn, I intend to focus on the organisations I support as a board member and trustee, and explore how I can continue to contribute to our great region.
‘I love this job’
“I love this job and it has been the honour of my professional life to be a part of the NWBLT, a unique and wonderful collaboration of talented and dedicated leaders. Their relentless positivity convinces me that good growth is possible whatever the madness going on globally.”
Chris Woodroofe, chair of NWBLT and CEO of Manchester Airport Group, said: “Since 2016, Emma has been the energetic and respected leader of the NWBLT.
“I do hope that she looks back on the last 10 years with immense pride in all that she has helped to achieve.
“Under her leadership, we have strengthened our membership and influence, deepened relationships across the public and private sectors, and expanded our reach at both regional and national level.
“On behalf of our members, and indeed the region, I extend my enormous thanks and gratitude to her for a job very well done.
“The work we do has never felt more important, so we are also grateful that Emma has ensured we have the time to recruit a leader who has the vision and energy to take us forward into our next chapter.”
NWBLT brings together leaders of national and international businesses with substantial commitments and interests in the North West of England.
The influential organisation is commencing the search for her successor. Details can be found here