Colin Forshaw

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

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.

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

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

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

Maureen Royce is Associate Dean of Education, and the Director of Accreditation at Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University. Royce was appointed as Co-Chair of the Bluecoat in 2025.

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

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