Our People

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Jamie Eastman has an accomplished career in arts and culture including contemporary art, performance and music.

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

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

Peter Mearns was appointed Chair of the Bluecoat in November 2016.

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

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

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

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