Could this be you? Great opportunity for a Non-executive Chair

Acorn is delighted to be working with the Cardiff Capital Region to recruit the new Chair of the CCR Business Council, who will have the opportunity for real influence on decision-making and help to direct, inform and shape the Region's future through the work of the Business Council.

Established for 3 years, the Business Council is ready to embark on a new journey – and for the Cardiff Capital Region to further engage businesses in the ongoing identification and development of the priorities for the Region.

The CCR Business Council plays a key role in working with the CCR Cabinet, the CCR Economic Growth Partnership, and other organisations to ensure that the voice of business is clearly heard and contributes tangibly to shaping the future of the Cardiff Capital Region.

CCR is looking for someone who is able to take forward, enhance and promote regional business engagement; and generate ideas, input and meaningful contributions from businesses across the region, via the mechanism of the CCR Business Council. The role is one of a ‘regional’ Chair but the opportunities to contribute to local, national and global involvement and influence are significant.

For this important role, CCR is looking for a successful business leader, CEO, director or a successful entrepreneur, with an eye on the priority sectors that are important to the future economic growth of the Capital Region, such as medtech and life sciences, fintech, energy and environment, compound semi-conductors, and higher education.

The Chair will be appointed on a three-year, fixed-term basis, with the opportunity to extend to a further two years.

Director of the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal, Kellie Beirne said;

Following the appointment of the new Chair, the next stage will be to fill the current vacancies we have on the Business Council and therefore CCR is also wishing to hear from business people who may also be interested in joining the CCR Business Council.

The CCR Business Council membership reflects the diversity of the Capital Region, and as such would particularly welcome new and diverse voices with a passion for the region. The Board must also reflect the different business communities and geographic areas across the Capital Region and will seek to appoint business representatives from a blend of business types and sizes.

For further details please visit https://www.acornpeople.com/job-search/job/BBBH21058_1603109155

Deadline for applications is midday on Monday 2^nd November 2020.