Sue Barnard

Sue Barnard

Investment Manager, Instrumental in shaping the North West’s economic future, and the launch of the £404m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Regenerative Finance

This session brings together three leaders redefining how finance can fuel a regenerative North, where investment, innovation, and purpose combine to drive long-term regional growth. Sue Barnard (British Business Bank), Rory Southworth (Fhunded Angels), and Niamh Donovan (Sustainable Ventures North) will explore how access to capital, green finance, and ecosystem collaboration can transform the way we fund and scale sustainable businesses.