INVEST HULL - Key Persons


Alex Codd

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director Economic Development and Regeneration
Alex has spent the past 10 years leading Hull City Council's planning team, helping to secure unprecedented levels of housing growth and investment in flood defences in Hull. His new role sees him tasked with helping the council to strengthen its relationship with SMEs and micro-businesses, while stimulating employment.

Deborah Gray

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Development Manager
Deborah's vital role as a front-of-house face of Invest Hull requires an enviable depth of knowledge and experience that she has gleaned from delivering a multitude of successful investment projects. Her expertise is vital to ensuring the Invest Hull team is successful in providing a single point of contact for those interested in Hull's investment opportunities.

Garry Taylor

Job Titles:
  • City Manager, Major Projects & Infrastructure
Garry manages the city's £400 million public/private capital investment programme, including highways, cultural venues, leisure and retail developments, public spaces, historic parks and schools. As Invest Hull's visitor economy lead, he oversees the city centre product, branding and inward investment and has responsibility for tourism, conferences, events and delivery of the city's cultural strategy.

Matt Jukes - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive

Mike Ross

Job Titles:
  • Hull City Council 's Leader

Nick Howbridge

Job Titles:
  • City Property and Assets Manager
Nick is responsible for Hull City Council's corporate and commercial land and property portfolio and facilities management. He advises the council on all aspects of land and property transactions and has a proven track record of enabling the delivery of major regeneration initiatives across the city and wider region.