The GM Business Growth Hub has welcomed four new specialists to its digital, creative and tech (DCT) team as it looks to boost its ability to support Greater Manchester’s innovation ecosystem.
The organisation says the new hires bring a mixture of skills to help aid the region’s digital and creative industries, strengthening the hub’s offer to businesses navigating growth, talent development and market positioning.
Tanya Arturi, who has founded four businesses and lectured at Manchester Metropolitan University, has joined the business.
She specialises in growth hacking for UK tech start-ups and will help digital, tech and cyber businesses scale.
Jonathan Broadley and Dunstan Carter have also been appointed, bringing over four decades of experience combined.
Broadley will help companies to sharpen their value propositions and attract the right customers, whereas Carter joins the Create Growth programme to help creative businesses attract investment and scale with confidence.
Finally, Laura Bennett joins as a workforce development sector specialist, bringing extensive experience in talent strategy and leadership training across public, private and third sectors.
Her award-winning programmes have spanned the UK, South Africa and India.
At the hub, Bennett will help DCT businesses overcome workforce challenges and promote inclusive employment practices through tailored development solutions.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tanya, Jonathan, Dunstan and Laura to the team,” said Anne Campion, head of DCT at GM Business Growth Hub.
“Their combined expertise and passion for the sector will be instrumental in helping our businesses tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and grow with confidence.
“This is a significant step forward in strengthening our support offer and driving innovation across Greater Manchester’s DCT landscape.”
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