Agency Welcomes Four New Members

Business Isle of Man, an Executive Agency of the Department for Enterprise, has welcomed four new members to its non-executive board.

This follows the completion of an expressions of interest process.

The new members are Andy Sanderson (Isle of Man store director, Tesco) representing large retail, Brian Butler (partner, Bell Burton Associates and board member of Construction IOM) representing the construction sector, Jamie Lewis (MD, Extra Fancy) representing hospitality and Scott Pearse (director of operations, Element Isle) representing small retail.

The appointments come as Business Isle of Man is in the final stages of development for the Local Economy Strategy.

Steve Pickett, Chair of Business Isle of Man, said:‘We were pleased with the quality of candidates applying for these positions and I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newly appointed Board Members. They bring extensive knowledge and experience to the Board and will play a vital role in supporting the Business Agency as we embark on our 2024 programme to drive economic growth.

‘All new Board members acknowledge the exciting opportunities for growth within the local economy. Following our first Board meeting, their enthusiasm to make a positive change makes it clear that they are ready for the challenge!

‘I would like to take a moment to thank Stephen Smyth and Janna Horsthuis, who took the decision to step down as Board Members last year, for their time and support and for   championing the voice of their sectors.’

View Business Isle of Man’s Programme for 2024 for details on the Local Economy Strategy and projects.

View detailed profiles of:  Business Isle of Man Board Members