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Meet The Team

Meet MIDAS' senior leadership team, the experts here to support you and your business and its journey in Greater Manchester.

Joe Manning April 24

Joe Manning

Managing Director

David Hilton

David Hilton

Director of Business Development

Victoria Braddock

Victoria Braddock

Managing Director, Marketing Manchester

Andrew Toolan

Andrew Toolan

Head of Inward Investment - Financial and Professional Services

Rachel Eyre

Rachel Eyre

Head of Inward Investment - Advanced Manufacturing and Low Carbon

Audrey Peers

Audrey Peers

Head of Business Development - Strategic Partnerships

Joseph Beaden

Joseph Beaden

Head of Inward Investment - Creative, Digital & Tech

Andrea Winders

Andrea Winders

Head of Inward Investment - Life Sciences

Maria Acastenco

Maria Acastenco

Head of Inward Investment - Cyber & National Security

Mark Shepherd

Mark Shepherd

Head of Inward Investment - Low Carbon

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MIIPIM 2026 Launch Event

Manchester at MIPIM 2026 Officially Launches

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Manchester’s presence at MIPIM 2026 was officially launched at Campfield on Thursday 11…

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MIDAS Monthly | September 2025 | Japan Week, Leading the Northern FinTech Revolution, and more...

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As summer draws to a close, September is shaping up to be a month full of activity, with Greater…

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MIDAS Monthly | August 2025 | India Trade Agreement, new investments and much more

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It has been a defining month for Greater Manchester's relationship with India, one that has…

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