Colin Forshaw

Eddie Berg is a specialist in film, media and the arts with a successful track record of establishing the vision for and leading major cultural venues, projects and programmes. Berg was appointed as Co-Chair of the Bluecoat in 2025.

Mark Hobbs is an advisor in the attraction, cultural, museum and heritage sectors. Specialising in hospitality strategic business planning, design development and income generation.

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

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.

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

Sally-Anne is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 25 years' experience.

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.

Ben Sledge is a journalist and critic focusing on video games and technology for websites including The Guardian and NME.