Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Leeds City Council launched its first Inclusive Growth Strategy in 2018 and this September the Council launches its updated Inclusive Growth Strategy which runs to 2030.
Eve will give real examples of how economic growth can support everyone to thrive whilst also reflecting on the real challenges we face in ensuring that we don’t leave anyone behind as the Leeds economy continues to prosper.
The Leeds Business School annual lecture series invites industry experts, leading business figures and entrepreneurs to speak on a range of subjects that affect businesses including leadership, marketing and finance.
Eve Roodhouse is the Chief Officer, Culture and Economy at Leeds City Council and leads on Culture and Economic Development. Her portfolio is wide ranging spanning everything from oversight of Leeds Museums and Galleries through to visitor economy, international relations, economic policy, employment and skills and business support.
Eve is tireless in her pursuit of supporting people and businesses in Leeds to thrive. Since joining Leeds City Council in 2018 she has spearheaded the delivery of the City’s Inclusive Growth Strategy introducing pioneering work in a range of areas including the Leeds Inclusive Anchors Network, the Social Progress Index and the delivery of our vision for innovation.
Prior to joining Leeds City Council in July 2018, Eve worked at NHS Digital for 15 years on the delivery of complex and large scale IT change programmes including the first Prison Health IT system in England and the Child Protection Information Sharing Project. Eve applies her extensive experience of the tech sector in her approach to culture and economic development ensuring that Leeds City Council is proactive in working with partners on key areas including digital skills and data ethics.
Eve is a member of the Leadership Group of the Chamber of Commerce, a Director of North Invest, a Board member of the Leeds Digital Ball and of WILD (formerly known as Women in Leeds Digital).
