Enterprise group’s chairman named

ROGER Marsh, a senior business figure and deputy chairman of Leeds and Partners, is to lead the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

Mr Marsh, currently senior partner at PwC in Leeds, will take over from Neil McLean who has spent two years in the role.

LEPs are partnerships between councils and business to encourage growth in their local economies.

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Alongside a successful career with PwC, Mr Marsh spent time seconded to the Government’s Cabinet Office and has worked with the Smith Institute thinktank on the future of the northern economy.

Coun Peter Box, chairman of the Leeds City Region leaders’ board, said: “Roger combines great qualities stemming from his accomplished professional background both in the private sector and whilst working in the heart of government.

“With Roger’s previous background as well as his detailed understanding of business and the economic development agenda, we will be able to continue the great work delivered by the outgoing chair, Neil McLean, to achieve our goal of creating jobs and opportunities for our economy and business.”

Since 2011, Mr Marsh has been deputy chairman of Leeds and Partners, the organisation responsible for attracting inward investment to the area.

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He will take over as LEP chairman in July when he leaves PwC after 37 years with the firm.

Mr Marsh said: “I am looking forward to working across the public and private sectors and leading the evolution of strategy for the Leeds City Region.

“I believe that a business-led approach in an era of increasing decentralisation is vital to the stimulation of growth and delivery of the infrastructure across all the major towns and cities that will ensure long-term prosperity for our region, its people and communities.”

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