Latest News | November 2022
Introduction David Ralph, HotSW LEP CEO This month we welcomed another new Prime Minister, and with even more changes to policy and Ministers, it is
Introduction David Ralph, HotSW LEP CEO This month we welcomed another new Prime Minister, and with even more changes to policy and Ministers, it is
This month… £60m Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition and Regional Coordination Events Maritime UK Week Marine sector to benefit from more support from Marine Business Technology
Introduction David Ralph, HotSW LEP CEO This month saw the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and as we leave the National Mourning Period our
Introduction David Ralph, HotSW LEP CEO With a new Prime Minister and Ministerial team imminent, Government will be going through significant change, and the future
THIS MONTH… Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Industry Engagement Event 22/09/2022 and Regional Coordination Events Maritime UK SW Clean Maritime Roadmap Review and Engagement Meeting, RESCHEDULED 3RD OCT
Introduction David Ralph, HotSW LEP CEO We’re delighted to launch our latest campaign, looking at connectivity in the Heart of the South West. Physical and
THIS MONTH… Latest Maritime funding and national newsletter from Maritime UK Maritime UK SW Clean Maritime Roadmap Review Meeting, 9th Sept More support from Marine
Introduction David Ralph, HotSW LEP CEO As people will know, LEPs are evolving. With the recent hiatus in Government we are in a little bit
THIS MONTH… Stay Informed, Broaden Your Network and Collaborate Through Maritime UK Innovation Network Groups Presentations from the Clean Maritime Innovation Showcase and next meeting
Introduction David Ralph, HotSW LEP CEO Following Covid-19 and Brexit, there is no doubt in my mind that the UK economy will need to transform;
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership was one of 38 LEPs in England. The LEP was a leader and influencer for economic growth, job creation and prosperity across the Heart of the South West area covering Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.
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Chief Executive
David Ralph started as Chief Executive of Heart of South West LEP at the beginning of June 2018. Previously, he had spent 5 years as CEO of the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (D2N2) LEP from 2013 where he oversaw the development of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan and sector strategies, 3 Growth Deals with HM Government to deliver a £1billion capital investment programme, securing and implementing £200m ESIF programme, the Derby and Nottingham Enterprise Zone, the D2N2 Skills Deal and Time for Innovation programme, community fund and led the executive team to develop the HS2 East Midlands hub. He was also closely involved in the proposed North Midlands Devolution Deal and one of the key architects in establishing the Midlands Engine, chairing the officer steering group. Whilst in this role David was a NED of the Nottingham Enterprise Zone, and Marketing NG, the Outer Estates Foundation and a Governor of Nottingham College and on the advisory Board of Nottingham Business School.
Before the East Midlands, David was CEO of the Have Gateway Partnership working closely with local stakeholders including the ports of Felixstowe, Harwich and Ipswich and BT Adadastral Park across Suffolk and Essex and prior to that was Chief Exec of the Barton Hill New Deal for Communities programme in Bristol and the Nelm Development Trust in Norwich.
David is a keen sailor, walker and trail runner.