Willmott Dixon < GO BACK TO ALL MEMBERS Willmott Dixon is a privately owned contracting and fit-out company working across England and Wales. We create value for our customers, stakeholders, and communities by working in a sustainable and responsible way to shape the built environment and make a positive impact to society's well-being. This is not only done through what we build and maintain; it’s achieved through the fantastic efforts of our people who make a major contribution to enhancing their local communities. In 2023, we were one of just 9 companies awarded a Kings’ Award for Enterprise in the category of Promoting Opportunity. Growth within our communities isn’t exclusive to just a town or a city, it’s a much wider area. Joining Eastern Powerhouse allows us as a privately owned business headquartered in the region, the opportunity to add to the action to make East Anglia a thriving place for businesses and organisations, promoting growth and opportunity in the communities in which we work. 1/1 Website: Twitter: https://www.willmottdixon.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/WillmottDixon

Chair, Eastern Powerhouse < GO BACK TO OUR TEAM Chair, Eastern Powerhouse Email Address: james@easternpowerhouse.uk ​

Martyn Fordham < GO BACK TO ADVISORY BOARD For over 39 years Martyn has been involved in creating scientific instruments with a focus on the research chemistry field. In more recent years his focus has widened and is now involved in life sciences, automotive and aerospace product R&D. Many of Martyn’s customers are looking for sustainable solutions that at the same time improve productivity and reduce costs. As much as possible he focusses keeping the design, manufacture of components and assembly here in the East of England.

First Intuition < GO BACK TO ALL MEMBERS First Intuition is an award-winning accountancy training provider offering classroom courses, distance learning, and accounting apprenticeships across East Anglia with training centres in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich and Peterborough. Our first-class attention to student care and customer service has contributed to ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings across our centres, as well as fostered strong working relationships with a large number of organisations across the region. First Intuition specialise in training students to achieve their AAT, ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW qualifications, including commercial courses and accounting apprenticeship programmes for Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 7. We also offer bespoke Leadership and Management and Digital courses. In addition to training, we provide employers and students a wider programme of free events, support sessions, and resources to help them maintain their knowledge, ask questions, and keep up to date with sector news to excel in their careers. We are also passionate about sharing the positive impact of apprenticeship programmes on both students and their employers. As well as the importance of upskilling people in the region with the necessary skills required for it to thrive long into the future. We currently rank as the fifth apprenticeship provider in the UK across all sectors and have won a number of awards in our industry, including UK Accountancy College of the Year and Innovation in Accountancy. We are delighted to be a part of the Eastern Powerhouse and for the opportunity to have our message amplified. Our Chief Executive Officer of First Intuition in East Anglia hopes this partnership will extend our voice and commitment to influencing positive change in the region. As well as give a unique perspective that incorporates the views of the different groups he chairs and leads, including the Education & Training Board of the ICAEW, the Institute of Director's Education Group and Skills Group of Cambridge Ahead. 1/1 Website: Twitter: https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/first_intuition

Our Team HOME > ABOUT > OUR TEAM James Palmer Chair, Eastern Powerhouse 02038578310 james@easternpowerhouse.uk Phillip Blond Director, Eastern Powerhouse 02038578310 phillip@easternpowerhouse.uk Mike Mavrommatis External Affairs and Events 02038578310 mike.mavrommatis@respublica.org.uk Andy Forbes Business Development ​ andy.forbes@respublica.org.uk Steven Lynch Executive Director 079581233 steven@easternpowerhouse.uk Mark Morrin Principal Research Consultant 02035878310 mark.morrin@respublica.org.uk Marius Ostrowski Senior Policy Researcher 02038578310 marius.ostrowski@respublica.org.uk

Briefing Note - Our Aims < GO BACK TO ALL PUBLICATIONS Briefing Note - Our Aims The regional approach is getting results across the UK (the Northern Powerhouse, the Midlands Engine, the Western Gateway). The East needs a strong regional voice or it will continue to go unheard and miss out on vital investment. The Eastern Powerhouse will platform a single interconnected region, to showcase the East’s untapped potential and unlock the many opportunities for growth. The Eastern Powerhouse will make the strategic case to government to invest in this burgeoning economic powerhouse. Published: March 2022 Download Press Release Key findings: The East of England is the 4th largest economy and the 3rd most productive in the UK, with leading businesses in key sectors. Yet the region could achieve so much more. Productivity is broadly in line with the UK average but lagging London and the South East. Closing the productivity gap with the South East would add £31.2bn to the national economy each year.

Roz Bird < GO BACK TO ADVISORY BOARD A Chartered Surveyor, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Roz joined Norwich Research Park as Chief Executive Officer in May 2022. Roz has had a very successful career managing urban regeneration projects and science parks in Cambridge, Silverstone, Milton Keynes and Bristol. She joined AIP LLP after 15 years with MEPC Ltd – a commercial property company – where she was commercial director. Previous to that she was business development manager at the UK Science Park Association.

NIAB < GO BACK TO ALL MEMBERS NIAB is an internationally recognised Centre for Crop Innovation, providing an integrated research and knowledge transfer hub addressing the global challenges of food production, climate change and environmental protection. The independent research organisation has rapidly expanding research capabilities in plant genetics, agronomy, farming systems and data science, the largest national field trials capability, and strong research links with industry, Government and academia. With headquarters in Cambridge, and regional offices across the country, employing more than 400 people, NIAB provides scientific research, technical services and practical advice to improve the yield, efficiency and resilience of crop production across the arable, forage and horticulture sectors. Privatised in 1996, NIAB is a not-for-profit organisation with independent charitable status. It receives no core funding from government and any profits are re-invested into future research. The ambition is to provide world-class research, information and advice to support crop production through innovation in crop genetics, precision agronomy and knowledge-based decision support tools. NIAB offers exceptional research and service provision. It also looks to attract co-investment from commercial partners to accelerate the creation of new technologies, products, IP and start-up companies, particularly across the East of England through its initiatives such as the Eastern Agritech Innovation Hub and Barn4 . This is alongside its strong farmer and trade membership base in the region, evaluating variety performance and quality in the field, conducting crop agronomy research and ensuring the benefits of new knowledge and genetic potential are transferred on to farm. 1/1 Website: Twitter: https://www.niab.com/ https://twitter.com/niabgroup

Events HOME > EVENTS Upcoming Events EPH Annual Conference 2024 Thu, 16 May Hilton Cambridge 16 May 2024, 12:00 – 17:00 Hilton Cambridge, 20 Downing St., Cambridge CB2 3DT, UK 16 May 2024, 12:00 – 17:00 Hilton Cambridge, 20 Downing St., Cambridge CB2 3DT, UK Share Register Past Events Fri, 15 Mar Agritech in the East of England / Sophi Taylor Building, NIAB Details 15 Mar 2024, 12:00 – 14:00 Discussing the the importance of farming and food production, the advancements that are already taking place, and what types of initiatives, both policy and private, can help the sector grow. Share Fri, 24 Nov Green Energy in the East of England / Orbis Energy Details 24 Nov 2023, 12:00 – 14:00 Why an Energy Policy for the East is needed and the role that Green Energy has in it. Share Wed, 08 Nov The State of the Region: Falling Behind and not Catching Up / Online Event via Zoom Details 08 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 11:00 Launch of our Annual Economic Monitor Share Mon, 02 Oct Opportunities for Growth in the East of England / Manchester Details 02 Oct 2023, 09:00 – 10:00 We will be launching our annual Economic Monitor for the region at Conservative Party Conference Share Mon, 31 Jul Advancing the Life Sciences Sector / Online Event | Zoom Details 31 Jul 2023, 14:00 – 15:00 An online event to discuss and explore how the Life Sciences sector can grow, and further establish the UK as a Global Leader in this space. We will seek to answer what does this mean for the East of England and how can R&D clusters spread across the region. Share Fri, 09 Jun Innovation in the East of England / Norwich Learn more 09 Jun 2023, 14:00 – 16:00 Keynote Speaker: Chloe Smith MP This event is part of a series of events, run by the Eastern Powerhouse, to raise awareness in Government of locations across the region that are world leaders of innovation in green energy, technology, and life sciences. Share Thu, 23 Feb A Growth Vision for the East / Hilton Cambridge City Centre Details 23 Feb 2023, 12:00 – 19:00 Addressing the major policy challenges of the region, to unlock growth and prosperity Share Tue, 06 Dec The Economy of the East / Online Event Details 06 Dec 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 The UK’s economy is facing a challenging period of transition. How can a regional focus on economic development help to manage this change? Share Fri, 14 Oct Boston Networking Event / Venue in Boston TBC Learn more 14 Oct 2022, 12:00 – 14:00 BST A lunch reception bringing together MPs, Local Leaders, and Businesses, to network and discuss policy initiatives for growth and prosperity. Share Mon, 03 Oct Time for the East | Fringe Event at Conservative Conference / Birmingham Details 03 Oct 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 A growth agenda for the East of England, with policies and investment that can drive the economy forward. Share Fri, 15 Jul Norwich Networking Event / Venue TBC Learn more 15 Jul 2022, 12:00 – 14:00 BST A lunch reception bringing together MPs, Local Leaders, and Businesses, to network and discuss policy initiatives for growth and prosperity. Share Fri, 01 Jul Huntingdon Networking Event / Venue TBC Learn more 01 Jul 2022, 12:00 – 14:00 A lunch reception bringing together MPs, Local Leaders, and Businesses, to network and discuss policy initiatives for growth and prosperity. Share Fri, 24 Jun Ipswich Networking Event / Venue TBC Learn more 24 Jun 2022, 12:00 – 14:00 A lunch reception bringing together MPs, Local Leaders, and Businesses, to network and discuss policy initiatives for growth and prosperity. Share Fri, 17 Jun Cambridge Networking Event / Venue TBC Learn more 17 Jun 2022, 12:00 – 18 Jun 2022, 14:00 A lunch reception bringing together MPs, Local Leaders, and Businesses, to network and discuss policy initiatives for growth and prosperity. Share Fri, 27 May Peterborough Networking Event / Venue TBC Learn more 27 May 2022, 11:00 – 13:00 A lunch reception bringing together MPs, Local Leaders, and Businesses, to network and discuss policy initiatives for growth and prosperity. Share Tue, 15 Mar Eastern Powerhouse Launch Reception / The Royal Horseguards Hotel Details 15 Mar 2022, 18:30 Our Launch Event will be attended by Business Leaders, MPs, and Policymakers, all united in a vision for unlocking the region's potential. With speeches by Matt Hancock MP, James Palmer and Matt Windle (MD, Lotus Cars) Share Mon, 03 Jan Eastern Powerhouse Launch Event / Online Details 03 Jan 2022, 08:30 Launching a dynamic, business-led, independent organisation, to create a strategic argument for investment in the East of England. Share

Sean Milbank < GO BACK TO ADVISORY BOARD Sean Milbank has been an entrepreneur since his early 20s, setting up businesses that imported Scandinavian joinery products and roofing panel systems from Belgium and even a venture offering skiing holidays in Canada. Joining Milbank Concrete Products Ltd in 2008 as Managing Director, Sean navigated the business through the difficult economic downturn, that experience cemented a plan - to diversify risk. In 2016 Milbank Group was formed completing its first acquisition, Cadman Cranes, in the same year. Today the Group consists of 8 diverse businesses operating in sectors from agricultural films and covers, to digital marketing, GRP manufacturing and mastectomy bras and swimwear. As the founder and Chairman of Milbank Group he is responsible for leading the board and focusing it on strategic matters as well as overseeing the Group’s businesses. Away from work he is a keen sportsman and adventurous traveller enjoying new challenges that he can experience, especially with his family.

Aviva < GO BACK TO ALL MEMBERS Aviva is the UK’s largest insurer and major institutional investor with a 325-year history in the UK. With one in four UK households an Aviva customer, it recognises that playing an active role in supporting the communities in which it operates is vital to the long-term success of its business, and the country. Aviva benefits from long-standing and deep local connections as an anchor institution in Norwich and in addition to supporting its local community is eager to support wider regional economic growth. Joining the Eastern Powerhouse is an exciting way that we can work with other businesses and civic institutions in the region to achieve this. 1/1 Website: Twitter: https://www.aviva.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/AvivaUK

Asynt < GO BACK TO ALL MEMBERS Asynt started off as a manufacturing specialist in laboratory glassware and heating devices. We have expanded to supply a range of solutions from flow chemistry, and photochemistry, to larger reactors for up-scaling. Asynt products provide sustainable environmentally friendly options for chemists through the reduction of oil or water waste, whilst incorporating unique safety features and designs focused on ease of use. Our dedication to providing the right solution for each customer, whether that’s with an off-the-shelf product or a custom-made collaboration ensures that chemists get the best equipment for their purpose. Asynt collaborates with manufacturers to supply UK and international laboratories. We also distribute external brands and promote other businesses that align with our customer’s needs. However, as Asynt has expanded to a greater number of customers, both within and outside of the UK, greater infrastructure is needed to sustain our growth. The rural location of Asynt presents issues of housing and travel for potential future members of the team. 1/1 Website: Twitter: https://www.asynt.com/ https://twitter.com/Asynt