Lunch with Caroline Simpson – Group CEO of the GMCA

Lunch with Caroline Simpson – Group CEO of the GMCA

8 September 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
Manchester City Centre
Manchester

Join us for an exclusive keynote with Caroline Simpson, Group Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). In this session, Caroline will provide a comprehensive “state of the region” update, outlining the strategic roadmap for Manchester’s continued growth, innovation, and social reform.

Since stepping into her role leading the GMCA, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Caroline has been at the heart of the UK’s most ambitious devolution journey. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand how Greater Manchester is leveraging its new trailblazer powers to build a thriving city-region where everyone can live a good life.

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About the Speakers:

Christian Spence

Founder & Chief Economist - Economic Analytics

With over fifteen years’ experience in economics and public policy across local government (Manchester City Council), think tanks (Core Cities), business organisations (Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and British Chambers of Commerce) and academia (Manchester Metropolitan University), Christian has since 2022 ran his own consultancy, Economic Analytics, providing economic and data science research, analysis, modelling and commentary to a variety of clients across all sectors, from not-for-profits to blue chip international companies. He specialises in UK economic and tax analysis, big data modelling and forecasting and public speaking.

Christian Spence

Founder & Chief Economist - Economic Analytics

With over fifteen years’ experience in economics and public policy across local government (Manchester City Council), think tanks (Core Cities), business organisations (Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and British Chambers of Commerce) and academia (Manchester Metropolitan University), Christian has since 2022 ran his own consultancy, Economic Analytics, providing economic and data science research, analysis, modelling and commentary to a variety of clients across all sectors, from not-for-profits to blue chip international companies. He specialises in UK economic and tax analysis, big data modelling and forecasting and public speaking.

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