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Councillor Dave Pidduck

Posted on July 30, 2012 by designworks

Leader, Barrow Borough Council Dave left school at 16 for an Apprenticeship in Vickers. He gained his qualifications in further education, paid for by Vickers, and then thanked them immediately by leaving the shipyard to go into further education. Dave … Continue reading →

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Councillor Gordon Nicolson

Posted on May 25, 2012 by designworks

Leader, Eden District Council Gordon is a retired management consultant and former senior civil servant. He has extensive experience of working in urban and rural regeneration projects and in vocational education and training. He has led projects to refocus private … Continue reading →

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Moira Tattersall OBE

Posted on July 18, 2011 by designworks

Carlisle College Moira has been Principal of Carlisle College for nine years and is also currently Chair of Cumbria Work Based Learning Forum. This is a partnership of Colleges and Training Providers in Cumbria. She has extensive experience in education … Continue reading →

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Bill Jefferson

Posted on July 18, 2011 by designworks

Lake District National Park Authority Bill was born in Abbeytown and educated at Abbeytown, Wigton and Wadham College Oxford. He has been awarded medals from a number of European Universities including the Czech Scientific University Gold Medal and the Charles … Continue reading →

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Eddie Martin

Posted on July 18, 2011 by designworks

Cumbria County Council Eddie Martin was commissioned in the Royal Navy and spent several years with the Royal Marines during which time he gained a DMS (Dist) and MSc in Management from Bath University. He was appointed as a serving … Continue reading →

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Stephen Broughton

Posted on July 18, 2011 by designworks

Representing tourism and hospitality and based in South Lakeland Stephen has spent most of his working life in the tourism industry both within and outside the county. Over the last 20 years he has developed businesses in Cumbria, including the … Continue reading →

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Jackie Arnold – Vice Chair

Posted on July 18, 2011 by designworks

Representing specialist manufacturing and based in Furness With a strong track record in corporate finance, bringing significant financial expertise to the Board, Jackie is responsible for financial governance and for strategy at BAE Systems Submarine Solutions. Jackie is a Board … Continue reading →

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George Beveridge

Posted on July 18, 2011 by designworks

Representing energy and nuclear and based in West Cumbria Deputy MD of Nuclear Management Partners (Sellafield), George has spent 25 years in a variety of roles in the UK nuclear industry, including two previous spells at Sellafield. He has been … Continue reading →

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