Ruth Connor leaves Marketing Lancashire for UCLan

In her current role, she has been instrumental in building a working relationship with both Lancashire County Council and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership. This enabled the organisation to increase its PR and communications efforts as well as host more ambitious events to promote the county's key sectors and highlight opportunities for future development and regeneration.

Ruth Connor said: “I have been very privileged to work with so many exceptional businesses and business leaders over the last five years and am pleased to be able to continue to work within the business community in Lancashire with my new role at UCLan.”

The board of Marketing Lancashire, led by the chair Tony Attard OBE, has begun the process to recruit a new chief executive.

“In her time as chief executive, Ruth has implemented momentous change, developed a strong and effective team and improved performance through her 'can-do' attitude and natural ability to forge strong relationships. I am very pleased that we are not totally losing the connection with Ruth as she takes up a key strategic role with one of our significant partners, and we wish her every success at UCLan."