Colin Forshaw

Rachel is an inclusion, well-being, and engagement professional with a background in Human Resources.

Dr Michael Birchall is a curator and academic with an interest in social and participatory arts.

Currently, self-employed as a business advisor and coach specialising in supporting owners of SMEs to grow their businesses and improve business performance.

Chris Brown is a place marketing and management specialist. He was Director of Marketing Liverpool for ten years, until 2023. Chris is on the board of Shakespeare North Playhouse and LaSalle Hospitality Education.

Ralph has lived in or around Liverpool for most of his life and is a partner in the property team at Hill Dickinson Solicitors working in the City Centre.

Gabriella Chauke is a Group Management Accountant at Peel Ports Group and joined the Bluecoat board as a Development Board Member in January 2021.

Sri Sarker is a Liverpool based consultant with expertise in artist, policy and business development.

James has a decade of experience as managing director of QVO Hospitality which has brands such as Maray Restaurants, The One O'Clock Gun and Buyers Club under its ownership.