Colin Forshaw

Philomena Harrison is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Liverpool Hope University.

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

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

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

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

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.

Peter Mearns was Chair of the Bluecoat board from November 2016 - September 2025. He now sits as a Member on the Trading Board.

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