Camilla Mankabady steps into a pivotal role shaping Liverpool’s future.
- Previously with Liverpool City Council, Mankabady spearheaded Eurovision communications.
- Her experience spans BBC News, ITV News, and Euronews consultancy.
- Her new position aims to amplify the Liverpool City Region’s influence.
- Mayor Rotheram sees these appointments as drivers of regional growth.
Camilla Mankabady, known for her strategic leadership during the Eurovision event in Liverpool, has taken on a new challenge as the Director of Strategic Communications and Corporate Affairs at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Her move marks a significant step from her former role as the Director of Communications at Liverpool City Council, where she has been a key figure since 2019. Before this, she honed her communication skills internationally, having served as a Senior Media Consultant at Euronews in France. Her media career also includes extensive experience as a Programme Editor at ITV News at Ten and a 15-year tenure at BBC News.
Mankabady expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, describing it as an exciting opportunity to put the Liverpool City Region at the forefront of discussions on devolution. She emphasized the importance of empowering residents across the region and expressed her commitment to supporting the Mayor’s vision and the Cabinet’s work. ‘Working in public service is a privilege and I can’t wait to start telling the next chapter of our region’s story,’ she remarked.
In another strategic appointment, the Liverpool City Region has welcomed Tim Games as the Executive Director of Investment and Delivery. These leadership changes come as Mayor Steve Rotheram embarks on his third term with ambitious plans for the region’s growth. Rotheram highlighted the extensive progress achieved since the establishment of the Combined Authority, including the creation of 60,000 jobs and substantial investments in public infrastructure, such as the £500 million project for new trains and a strategic move to bring buses under public control by 2027.
The Mayor outlined his ambitious goals for his current term, which focus on innovation and economic growth while ensuring inclusivity. He stressed that the latest appointments would play crucial roles in advancing these objectives, with a vision to make the Liverpool City Region an ideal place to live and work.
Katherine Fairclough, the Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, commended the appointments of Mankabady and Games, which followed a rigorous national recruitment process. She expressed confidence in their ability to harness the region’s strengths and potential for economic development, benefiting its residents.
Camilla Mankabady’s appointment signifies a strategic step towards a transformative future for Liverpool City Region.
