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David Budd
Co-Opted Governor
Sub-Committees: Audit and Risk
Born in Middlesbrough, David was a small business manager for a high street bank. He was a Councillor for many years and Elected Mayor of Middlesbrough from 2015 to 2019. Major interests included economic development, regional affairs and culture. David was a founder member of Tees Valley Combined Authority which negotiated devolved powers from Government. He was also a member of the Arts Council and campaigned for more funding for the Tees Valley. Having worked for a Development Agency and having been a non-executive director of a company specialising in creating small businesses, he maintains an interest in this form of employment.
As a member of Erimus Rotary Club, David would hope to cement and extend the relationship with the College.