Formed in 2023, our ambassador group represents a diverse range of industries and professions from across our district. Acting as both challengers and advocates for developing and delivering the Council’s priorities whilst also representing their key local sectors and geographies.
Our founding Business Ambassadors are:
Mark Caranaghan – Managing Director of Eurofins Food Testing
Adrian MacLaughlin – Owner of Dunston Business Village
Alexander Newport – Managing Director of Bradford Estates
Caroline Eaton - Founding Director at Berriman Eaton
Colin Sweeney – CEO of the Weston Park Foundation
Garth Watkins – Managing Director of Interclass Construction Services PLC
Peter Webster – Managing Director of PCP Gratings
Carolyn Smith – Managing Director of TPSquared
The ambassadors are leading our Inspiring Tomorrows Workforce project which aims to bring employers and education closer together to support the next generation.
It’s free to become a member of the Business Partnership.