Mark Hughes

The Growth Co. Ltd. is a social enterprise that aims to enable growth, create jobs, and improve lives. The private company is based in Manchester, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company's mission is to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth that benefits all members of society. The company was founded in 1989, and the CEO is Mark Hughes.

Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is a Government-funded public body that aims to achieve economic prosperity through driving economic development and regeneration, developing business competitiveness, and improving skills base. As a business-led organization, the NWDA provides a link between Government policies and the needs of the region's businesses. In addition to Government funding, the NWDA manages the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) in the Northwest.