NWBLT welcomes new members

The North West Business Leadership Team (NWBLT) has welcomed three new members to strengthen its regional influence and industry expertise.

Joining the group are Jonathan Boyers, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal; Stephanie Trubshaw, chief operating officer at SP Electricity North West; and Zain Javed, co-founder of Citation Cyber, which has also been recognised as NWBLT’s 2025 Digital Disruptor.

Jonathan said: “Over three decades of working with businesses across the North West has given me a front-row seat to witness the strong entrepreneurial spirit and resilience that truly defines this region. 

“As someone born and bred in the North, I'm delighted to play a part in supporting the region's ambitious growth plans through the NWBLT.”

Stephanie added: “We’ve always been champions of this wonderful part of the country and, joining together as strong regional businesses through the NWBLT, we can amplify our voice and utilise our collective strength to be a force for good, making things even better. 

“We’ll continue to put our customers, stakeholders and communities at the heart of everything we do as we invest in and deliver the modern and resilient electricity network the North West needs as we head towards a clean energy future.”

Zain added: “I am delighted that Citation Cyber has been recognised as the NWBLT 2025 Digital Disruptor. 

“This acknowledgement reflects not only our team’s dedication to advancing cyber resilience, but also the North West’s growing role as a national hub for digital innovation. 

“By collaborating with NWBLT members and regional partners, I am confident we can accelerate innovation, strengthen security and create opportunities that benefit businesses and communities across the region.”

Their appointments bring additional expertise in corporate finance, utilities and cyber security, further supporting NWBLT’s mission to attract investment, champion innovation and grow the North West’s tech and energy sectors.

Simone Peppi, chair of NWBLT, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan and Zain to NWBLT, and that Chris Mayne will be continuing his membership. 

“They each bring distinct perspectives and deep expertise that will help strengthen our voice and drive impactful change across the region. 

“Recognising Citation Cyber as our 2025 Digital Disruptor celebrates the kind of forward-thinking leadership and technological ingenuity that will be vital to our region’s future.

“We are also very pleased to welcome Stephanie Trubshaw, a NWBLT Rising Stars Alumni, as SP Electricity North West’s representative. 

“As long-standing members, and a vital part of our region’s future success, we look forward to Stephanie’s contribution to the work of the NWBLT.”

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