Manchester Digital appoints Rachel Thompson as events and marketing manager
Independent trade association Manchester Digital has announced the appointment of Rachel Thompson as events and marketing manager.
She said: “Manchester Digital plays a crucial role in enhancing the fantastic digital talent we have in the North West and I am really looking forward to driving the events programme forward, championing the North West’s digital businesses and creating new opportunities for our region.”
Thompson will look to strengthen the overall offering and support the development of the Skills and Talent Programme, as well as delivering events and marketing activities for two new networks.
Katie Gallagher, business development director at Manchester Digital, said: “Rachel is a fantastic new addition to our growing team. Increased demand has seen a steep increase in the number of events we are now producing and Rachel will play a pivotal role in growing and developing our events offering, ensuring we continue to nurture talent and lead the growth of digital in the North West.
“For example, our recent research on the digital skills shortage in the region led to the development of the Apprenticeship Matching Service and Peer Club, both of which have proved extremely popular, reinforcing the demand and need there is for us to deliver and lead this agenda.”