THE North West Business Leadership Team has appointed Neville Chamberlain as its new chairman.
Mr Chamberlain, who is deputy chairman and formerly the chief executive of BNFL, takes over following the retirement of the Duke of Westminster.
The team brings together 30 of the region's major business leaders and has played a key role in developing the North West Partnership and the Regional Economic Strategy.
The Duke of Westminister became chairman in May 1990 and has led various initiatives to improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of the region.
The joint deputy chairmen for the past four years, Sir Alan Cockshaw and Terry Thomas, will be succeeded by Robert Hough, chairman of the Manchester Ship Canal Company and Manchester 2002, and James Ross, the chairman of The Littlewoods Organisation.
The Duke, Sir Alan and Mr Thomas have been elected life presidents of the team in recognition of their contribution to the region.
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