John Ashcroft, an economist and Chief Executive of pro.manchester, a Director of Marketing Manchester and a member of the (AGMA) Business Leadership Council, has been appointed as Chief Economist for Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
As reported by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerec on their website,
Dr Ashcroft will maintain his role at pro.manchester but will work on a part time
basis to fulfil the additional role at the Chamber.
There can be few who are as well qualified to take on such a role; educated at the
London School of Economics, London Business School and with a PhD in
Economics from Manchester Metropolitan University, John is a fellow of the Royal
Society of Arts, a companion of the British Institute of Management and a member
of the Society of Business Economists.
Commenting on Dr Ashcroft’s appointment, Chamber Chief Executive Clive Memmott, said:
“This sort of collaborative work between two key Greater Manchester bodies is, I believe, the blueprint for the future. John’s appointment as Chief Economist gives us an invaluable extra level of economic insight and commercial understanding that will add real value to our members. With his extensive experience, knowledge and connections, John will be an excellent ambassador for the important work we want to deliver in the coming months and years and will complement and enhance the existing talent we have within the Chamber.”
John Ashcroft said:
“I am very much looking forward to working with Clive and his team. Joining the Chamber during what is a truly transformational time in its history represents the kind of challenge to which I’m really looking forward. The Chamber, with both an illustrious past and a bright, exciting future, was too good an opportunity to miss. At the Chamber, I want to help build an even more authoritative voice on economics for Greater Manchester, capitalising on the strengths of the Chamber’s QES and the Budget for Greater Manchester 2013. What I’m determined to ensure is that this insight is increasingly relevant and helpful to the Chamber’s membership.”
Source: GMCC