Who We Are

The SWLEP is the Local Enterprise Partnership for Swindon and Wiltshire, established by Central Government in July 2011 as a private sector led partnership between local businesses, Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Council, the military and the education sector. We are a highly competitive economy ranked 12th out of the 38 LEPs in England. By 2026, we want Swindon and Wiltshire to be renowned for innovation, entrepreneurialism and great quality of life.

Meet the Directors of the SWLEP Board 

Our Board has 15 Directors, 12 from the private sector and three from the public sector, the Leaders of Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Council whose administrative areas make up the geographic area of the SWLEP and a military representative, together with a cohort of Advisors and Observers to the Board.

Board Directors do not receive any payment for being a Director of the Board although they can claim expenses associated with their role.  The Chair of the SWLEP is entitled to receive an allowance of £10,000 per annum.  This payment is intended to recognise the time commitment involved in delivering the role set out in our Governance Framework.

You can meet all our Board Directors, Observers and Advisers below.  Each Board Director has a link to a short biography, their individual register of interests and how you can contact them.

New Board Chair

At the Board Meeting on 25 March 2020, John Mortimer stepped down as SWLEP Chair and Paul Moorby was appointed to the role.  Paul took up his position with effect from 1 April 2020. 

The SWLEP Board currently comprises 27% female Directors.