Briefing from the Bank of England

Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at the Chamber, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Will to the team. He joins us at a very busy period and a time of great change nationally and regionally. He will be a real asset to the team.”

Will is a graduate of Liverpool Hope University and outside of work enjoys watching sport and keeping fit, having taken up marathon running last year.

A crowd of more than 100 business and civic leaders gathered together when the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey visited Leeds in February.

Ahead of Mr Bailey’s visit to the region the Bank asked West & North Yorkshire Chamber to help facilitate a live appearance for the Governor.

Working with our colleagues at KPMG in Leeds we staged a successful session in which Mr Bailey spoke for 20 minutes or so about he and his team’s forecast for the economy.

Mr Bailey then took questions for a further 25 minutes or so on wide ranging topics such as healthcare, the economic recovery and supply chains.

Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber, said: “It was a great pleasure to welcome the Governor to Leeds.

“The turnout was exceptional for an early Friday morning session and testimony to the dedication of those in attendance. Some had travelled from as far afield as Malton for an 8am start.

“As ever Mr Bailey’s views and analysis were fascinating to hear. We look forward to welcoming him back at a later date.”