February 13th 2026
Harry is appointed Regional Councillor of the CBI North East Regional Council
We are delighted to announce that our Managing Director Harry Wickham has been appointed a Regional Councillor of the CBI North East Regional Council. The term runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028.
As part of the CBI’s formal governance structure, its 12 Regional and National Councils, alongside its sector-based Standing Committees, form the CBI Council, bringing together more than 600 senior business leaders from over 400 member organisations across the UK.
In his role as Regional Councillor, Harry will play a pivotal role in shaping CBI policy and advocacy. This includes helping to steer CBI’s policy development and campaigns, building relationships with key political stakeholders and being a voice for the North East business community.
Harry Wickham comments “I am honoured to be appointed Regional Councillor of CBI North East and I look forward to working closely with the wider team to play my part in collaborating with partners and stakeholders to help shape policies to benefit the North East and attract inward investment.
“As a business founded and headquartered here for the past 25 years I can’t speak highly enough of the region, its rich heritage and people. I’m committed to creating a more thriving region.”