Our People

Platform’s strategic direction is led by an executive group comprising sector representatives along with business, university and local government leaders.

Cluster Executive Group

Peter Rudge
Peter Rudge
Platform Chair, Associate Professor, Staffordshire University
Phil Bland
Phil Bland
Producer
Sara Williams
Sara Williams
Chief Executive, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
Bobby Cochrane
Bobby Cochrane
Production Liaison Manager, Creative England
Abi Brown
Abi Brown
Deputy Leader, Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Professor David Amigoni
Professor David Amigoni
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise, Keele University
Professor Ieuan Ellis
Professor Ieuan Ellis
Pro Vice Chancellor, Partnerships and Region, Staffordshire university
Pete Chapman
Pete Chapman
International Trade Advisor, Department for International Trade