The Newcastle Science City Board Team bring together a range of expertise from across our core partner organisations; One North East, Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University.
Paul Walker, Chairman (Chief Executive, The Sage Group plc)
Paul joined Sage as company accountant in 1984 having previously trained as a chartered accountant with Arthur Young. He was appointed Finance Director in 1987 and became Chief Executive in 1994. In May 2002, Paul was appointed to the Board of Diageo plc as a Non-executive Director.
Dr Peter Arnold, Chief Executive, Newcastle Science City
Alan Clarke, Chief Executive, One North East
Professor Chris Brink, Vice Chancellor, Newcastle University
Professor Nick Wright, Pro Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation, Newcastle University
John Shipley, Leader of the Council, Newcastle City Council
Graham Thrower, Board Member, One North East
Barry Rowland, Chief Executive, Newcastle City Council
