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The Sheffield First for Investment
Management Team

 
 
 


How to make it in Sheffield

The world-class Sheffield brand is supported by an organisation dedicated to providing a world-class service for potential investors.

Sheffield First for Investment provides a seamless service for businesses looking to make it in Sheffield. From advice on property availability, financial support and recruitment right through to longer-term needs such as future expansion, Sheffield First for Investment presents a helpful and efficient response. We will provide tailored solutions for all your relocation and investment needs and all of it at no cost.

To find out how your business can make it in Sheffield, call us today on . Listed below are members of the Sheffield First for Investment Management team.


 
 






Chief Executive: Phil Roberts
Phil joined the organisation in June 2000. He was previously with Ernst and Young's International Location Advisory Service where he advised international companies on where best to locate their manufacturing and service projects. He also advised development agencies on the strategies to attract and retain investment. Prior to Ernst and Young, Phil spent 7 years with the Department of Trade and Industry in Liverpool, Manchester and London where he worked on regional policy and the formation and delivery of Regional Selective Assistance.

 
 


Funding Manager: Cathy Gretton
Cathy joined the team in February 2001. She is responsible for the finance & funding of Sheffield First for Investment. Cathy was previously part of the Finance Management Team at Sheffield College, heading up External Funding and Special Projects. She has worked in both the public and private sector in South Yorkshire & London.


 
 







Job Match Director: John Hudson
John was appointed the first Director of Jobmatch in April 2001. He is responsible for the design and delivery of customised recruitment and training services to new and existing organisations investing in Sheffield. Previously, he was Director for a national recruitment consultancy/employment agency and HR Director for a leading supply chain contractor, where he was responsible for new location implementations for leading blue chip organisations. Prior to this, John held senior HR positions with United Biscuits, before which he had significant local authority HR experience with Sheffield CC and Barnsley MBC.

 
 






Director of Marketing
& Investment: David Fletcher

David was appointed Director - Investment & Marketing in January 2002. He is responsible for the strategic marketing of Sheffield as a business location, the management of inward investment enquiries and the stimulation of property development in the City. David is a Chartered Marketer with over 14 years experience in marketing and business development, the most recent 10 years of which were spent in the property and construction sector - with HBG and Wimpey.

 
 
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