Birmingham Post - Power 50 - 2009 - Power 50 Profiles

The Birmingham Post Power 50 - Who's in and who's out

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:03:00 GMT

NEC Group chief executive Paul Thandi has been named the most powerful and influential person in Greater Birmingham.

Power 50 now pulling in from a wider field

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:39:00 GMT

The 2009 list is more inclusive than those which appeared before and is capturing a broader spectrum of people.

The people with big roles in Birmingham's future

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:25:00 GMT

This year is turning out to be a tough year for Birmingham. After a decade of good times, the city’s leadership and resilience are being tested.

No.1 Paul Thandi

Birmingham Post — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT

As head of a business that contributes more than £2 billion a year to the West Midlands’ economy and supports nearly 29,000 jobs, Paul Thandi is arguably one of the most important businessmen in the region.

No.2 Paul Kehoe

Birmingham Post — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Appointed in July 2008, Paul Kehoe had not been tipped to become £200,000 chief executive at Birmingham International Airport.

No.3 Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:22:00 GMT

No one, surely, can think that Lord Digby Jones is in need of a job? Yet the ubiquitous Brummie’s name has been put in the frame for the chairmanship of both BP and Lloyds Banking Group.

No.4 David Bintley

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:57:00 GMT

David Bintley CBE has been artistic director of Birmingham Royal Ballet for 12 years, having succeeded his mentor, Sir Peter Wright, in 1995.

No.5 Gary Taylor

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:55:00 GMT

Gary Taylor is a Black Country boy with Birmingham in his heart.

No.6 Neil Rami

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:50:00 GMT

Neil Rami, chief executive of Marketing Birmingham, has helmed the organisation that promotes the city as it continues to grow on the world stage.

No.7 Clive Dutton

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Clive Dutton became director of planning and regeneration at Birmingham City Council in February 2005. The post was created for him, with a remit to knock heads together and deliver a much sharper focus on redevelopment.

No.8 David Bailey

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. As the fortunes of the UK’s auto manufacturers spiralled ever lower, the industry was looking for a champion, and for someone to explain what was going on and where the future lay for the sector.

No.9 Andris Nelsons

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:44:00 GMT

The 30-year-old Latvian, who has completed a highly successful first season as music director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting young conductors.

No.10 Mike Whitby

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:41:00 GMT

Leader of Birmingham City Council since June 2004, Mike Whitby has just celebrated five years at the helm of Britain’s largest local authority.

No.11 Christine Braddock

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

Christine Braddock has strengthened her position as one of the country’s leading college principals.

No.12 Julie Moore

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:31:00 GMT

Julie Moore is chief executive of University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and will be in charge of Birmingham’s first new hospital for 70 years.

No.13 Andrew Mitchell

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:29:00 GMT

If the Conservatives win a General Election next year, Andrew Mitchell may become Birmingham’s sole member of the Cabinet.

No.14 Glynn Purnell

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:27:00 GMT

Undoubtedly the finest chef to hail from Chelmsley Wood, Glynn Purnell is also among the best in Britain, picking up a Michelin star this year for his eponymous Birmingham restaurant.

No.15 Paul Tilsley

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:18:00 GMT

As deputy leader of Birmingham City Council, Paul Tilsley is the second most powerful man in the largest local authority in the country.

No.16 Liam Byrne

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:16:00 GMT

Liam Byrne has enjoyed a rapid rise through the ministerial ranks since becoming MP for Hodge Hill in 2004.

No.17 Stephen Hughes

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:12:00 GMT

The chief executive of Birmingham City Council doesn’t have a high public profile – but that’s the way he likes it.