CW Champions is guided by a board of experienced leaders from business, public service, and the region’s growth ecosystem. They help set direction, champion collaboration, and keep the community focused on outcomes.
Interested in contributing, partnering, or speaking at an event? We’d love to hear from you.
A mix of strategic brains, practical doers, and “yes-we-can” energy — focused on backing businesses across Coventry & Warwickshire.
Chair
Les is a long-standing champion of Coventry & Warwickshire, bringing deep experience in community engagement and regional leadership. With a background in corporate social responsibility and partnership-building, he helps keep CW Champions focused on action, influence, and impact.
Finance & Commercial Insight
Brian is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in financial services and commercial banking. He brings a clear-eyed focus on sustainable growth, governance, and helping organisations make confident, well-informed decisions.
Communities & Public Sector Leadership
Mark brings major public-sector leadership experience and a practical understanding of how regions work — and how they get better. His background spans communities, local authority delivery, and long-term place-building, helping connect business growth to wider outcomes.
Digital & Innovation
Tashlien is a dynamic technology leader with over 20 years’ experience driving growth through strategy, operations, and high-performing teams. She brings a modern, innovation-led perspective to how businesses can scale, optimise, and stand out in competitive markets.
Engineering & Business Growth
Pam is an experienced business leader and co-founder in Coventry’s engineering community. She’s passionate about supporting leaders who are juggling growth challenges — helping them access the right guidance, avoid pitfalls, and build confidence as they scale.
Have a question for the board, a partnership idea, or want to host an event? Drop us a message and we’ll route it to the right person.