Urmston man named new chairman of the North West Regional Development Agency (NWDA) (From Messenger Newspapers)

Urmston man named new chairman of the North West Regional Development Agency (NWDA)

2:30pm Thursday 9th July 2009

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A NEW chairman for the North West Regional Development Agency (NWDA) - who is originally from Trafford - has been announced by business secretary Lord Mandelson.

On a salary of £81,718 for a time commitment of three days per week, Robert Hough, who was born in Urmston, will begin his new role on August 17.

Mr Hough was chairman of the Manchester Ship Canal Company from 1987 to 2002 and is deputy chairman of Peel Holdings, the development company behind the Trafford Centre.

He has also been chairman of Liverpool Airport since 1997 and is currently deputy chairman of the NWDA, acting as lead board member for Lancashire.

Lord Mandelson said: "I am delighted to appoint Robert Hough as the new chair of the North West Regional Development Agency.

"I am confident that Robert’s significant experience in business will enable him to help lead the region into the upturn."

The appointment will initially be held until December 2012.

Lord Mandelson praised the contribution of current NWDA chairman, Bryan Gray: "Throughout Bryan’s tenure, he has shown great commitment in championing the north west as a place where businesses can thrive and prosper and he has worked hard to ensure that it remains so during this period of economic uncertainty."

Mr Gray said: "I am delighted that Robert has been appointed to lead the NWDA. Robert has made an important contribution to the NWDA board already and is a strong advocate for the north west."

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