Richard Dawson

Richard is an Economic Advisor at Newcastle City Council, leading on inward investment, business growth and urban development. His role is to make Newcastle a more attractive destination for investors.

Previously, Richard was Head of Investment Promotion at NewcastleGateshead Initiative, building the Invest Newcastle brand in key international markets and working across the public and private sector to raise the profile of the city and its development opportunities.

Richard has a strong background in place marketing and strategic communications, having started his career in regional media as a Business Journalist before moving into public relations and delivering multi-channel campaigns for global audiences.

Richard is the main point of contact for businesses looking to open an employment site in Newcastle and works with partners to provide a soft landing for new companies in key growth sectors including technology, life sciences, renewable energy and creative industries.