Small and medium-sized businesses across Greater Manchester are being invited to sign up to a new programme led by industry specialists to accelerate their innovation and growth.
To find more about the programme, and to register your interest in attending, visit Innovation in Action.
Meet the Green Technology team of the Business Growth Hub
Amy has worked in the low carbon and environmental goods and services (LCEGS) sector for nine years, working as both a business adviser and a commercial manager in the recycling and waste industry. Bringing her extensive network of contacts and broad sector knowledge to the team, Amy specialises in helping companies in the LCEGS sector to identify new sales opportunities, raise their company profile and expand their network of contacts. Amy holds an MSc in Environmental Monitoring, Modelling and Reconstruction.
Vicky has over seven years' experience working in the low carbon and environmental goods and service (LCEGS) sector, both commercially and as a business support advisor assisting in the development and growth of companies in the sector. Vicky has a sound understanding of the LCEGS sector and its capabilities and specialises in supporting companies in the sector to identify new opportunities and raise their profile in Greater Manchester. Vicky holds a Master's degree in Landscape Planning and Management.
Dan has ten years' experience working in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector, specialising in energy performance in buildings and renewable energy technologies. Working as a senior consultant, Dan has advised a wide range of companies on energy performance compliance and how to increase sales leads and benefit from new marketing opportunities. Dan holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Environmental Science.
Martin has taught at four Universities, advised members of parliament, government special advisor's, business and governments directly. His expertise in decarbonising our economy and the policies which can support it come not only from consultancy and research but also from his own business experience including the finance sector both in London and New York. Creating opportunities with sound financials, good marketing prospects and solid sustainable credentials to stand the test of time.
Martin has a MSc in Energy and Environment and a BA in Marketing.
Katherine is a skilled and knowledgeable business advisor with over 13 years’ experience working within the Green Technologies and Services sector. As co-founder of a low carbon consultancy, Katherine brings first-hand experience of running a small business coupled with specialist knowledge of the sector. With a passion for helping small businesses to thrive, Katherine has worked on numerous business support programmes and continues to use her sector insight and business acumen to advise clients on topics such as sales & marketing, exporting, business planning and market research.
Thalia joined the Green Growth team in March 2017 after graduating from the University of Manchester with a BSc in Environmental Management. Her role of Green Growth Coordinator has a variety of aspects, including data analysis, project delivery and marketing & communications. Thalia manages the team's digital content, social media channels and a number of Green Growth media campaigns such as Green Intelligence.
Dan has been working in Greater Manchester’s green technologies and services sector since 2013, joining the Business Growth Hub from a background in energy reporting, large-scale renewables and energy storage.
Dan specialisesin supporting SMEs in the sector to understandemerging technologies,improveservice development and build competitive advantage. Dan holds an MSc in Environmental Monitoring, Modelling & Reconstruction.
With a BSc in Geography, Jack's passion is finding solutions to ongoing challenges in existing cities. His past experiences involved completing diverse practical work commissioned by municipalities, governing bodies and the private sector in both Finland and The Netherlands. In Turku, Jack was heavily involved in consulting and advising with key stakeholders in order to implement smart and sustainable solutions for a new residential area and shopping centre in the city.
