Matt Gilray, Programme Manager
With nearly 30 years’ experience in regeneration and economic development, Matt has worked across Salford, Oldham, and now Rochdale, where he’s been driving forward ambitious projects for the past five years.
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Chris Dobbs, Director of The Atom Valley Education Challenge Consortium (AVECC)
Chris brings a wealth of experience to his role as Director of AVECC, underpinned by almost four decades in education.
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Daniela Ripa, Head of Strategic Growth
From Pioneer Street to Atom Valley, Daniela is shaping projects that build stronger communities, drive economic growth, and create a lasting legacy for Rochdale.
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Louise Read, Film Office Manager
Meet Louise Read, Rochdale’s first Film Office Manager at the RDA. With a career spanning 30 years in film and TV, from Harry Potter and James Bond, Louise is now helping to put Rochdale on the map
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Karen Boardman, Music Development Manager
From the early days of Joy Division and the Hacienda to shaping Rochdale’s growing music scene, Karen Boardman has always believed in the power of culture to transform people and places.
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Hannah Jackson, Festival and Film Production Officer
Introducing the RDA’s Hannah Jackson, who brings her passion for festivals and film to Rochdale Development Agency, helping to shape a vibrant and distinctive cultural offer across the borough.
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Drew Elbaev, Culture and Placemaking Project Manager
Introducing Drew, our Culture and Placemaking Project Manager, who brings over 14 years’ experience in urban design and is helping shape Rochdale’s future, enhancing the borough’s heritage, public spaces and overall experience for residents, businesses and
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