Serving Deputy Lieutenants of Greater Manchester assist the Lord-Lieutenant in her duties. They undertake various tasks such as attending all Citizenship Ceremonies throughout the county, making cheque presentations, giving talks and a plethora of other duties as determined by the Lord-Lieutenant. Find out more about the Deputy Lieutenants by accessing their individual pages through the links provided here.
 | Lucy Danger DL, Chief Executive EMERGE 3RsLucy has skilfully driven the EMERGE Group from its inception, as a voluntary pressure group, to its unique position as a leading Social Enterprise and recognised, trusted provider of commercial waste and recycling services across the Greater Manchester city-region. Now a ‘Captain of Social Enterprise’, Lucy was instrumental in setting up EMERGE in order to pioneer… Continue reading |
 | Amanda-Jane (AJ) Dean DLAJ Dean is an experienced communications leader with a career spanning more than three decades in television, media, PR and stakeholder engagement. Currently serving as Stakeholder, Comms & Engagement Manager across ITV in the North, AJ plays a pivotal role in championing and raising ITV’s profile across the northern regions. Her remit also covers stakeholder… Continue reading |
 | Sadia Din DLSadia, originally hailing from Bolton, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. As an educator, she has taught Law, Religious Education and Philosophy since 2005, following her LLB Hons from the University of Central Lancashire and Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Manchester Metropolitan University, Sadia's… Continue reading |
 | Barry Dixon CBE QFSM MIFireEBarry was born in Bury in 1951 and he joined the City of Manchester Fire Brigade as a Junior Fireman in 1967 aged 16 years. Following five years operational service at city centre stations, he was promoted to Leading Fireman in 1974 in the Greater Manchester County Fire Service. Barry has spent much of his… Continue reading |
 | Col Lindsey Forbes TD DL VRLindsey Forbes was born in Southport. She graduated from Liverpool University with a degree in Geography and joined the Civil Service. Following this, she joined Royal Insurance on their management trainee scheme. After a number of years in the insurance industry she sought a change in career and completed a Master’s degree in Computation at… Continue reading |
 | Debra Green OBE DLDebra Green OBE is the National Director and Founder of Redeeming Our Communities (ROC), founded in 2004; a registered charity and Limited company. She is an author and is frequently asked to speak at events and conferences. Debra is married to Frank and they have 4 grown up children. Debra has 25 years of experience… Continue reading |
 | Elaine Griffiths OBEAs a graduate in Food Science and Nutrition, for over 20 years Elaine’s professional career was in the Food Industry where she held senior positions with Ess Food UK, Sara Lee UK and Country House before establishing her own successful sales and marketing consultancy. She relinquished her career to champion the salvation of the Monastery.… Continue reading |
 | Paul Griffiths DL Esq.Paul was born in Manchester in 1953 and grew up in the suburb of Gorton. He spent a career working in the food industry in commercial and sales/marketing roles and as Chief Executive, conducting business in the UK and many parts of Europe.He is Chairman of The Monastery in Manchester, a charity co-founded with his… Continue reading |
 | Dr Shobna Gulati MBEShobna has become a household name for her role as Anita in Victoria Wood's "Dinnerladies" and as Sunita , in ‘Coronation Street’. She also wrote and directed a one minute short film ‘AKSHAY’, which continues to show at film festivals across the world and was shortlisted for The Satyajit Ray , short film award. On radio, her own late night show on BBC Radio Manchester, and… Continue reading |
 | Professor George E Holmes DLWhen appointed to the post of Vice Chancellor of the University of Bolton in 2005, George became the youngest university head in the UK and has been at the University now for over 17 years. He holds a Doctorate in the field of Education, a Masters in Business Administration and a BSc in Economics. Professor… Continue reading |
 | Paul Horrocks DLPaul Horrocks was the editor in chief of the Manchester Evening News for over 12 years and worked in the mainstream media in Manchester for nearly 40 years. He is a former president of the UK Society of Editors. Paul now runs his own PR consultancy, Essential Comms in Bury. He was the chairman of… Continue reading |
 | Najma Khalid MBE DLFor over 30 years, Najma has worked with some of the most disadvantaged and under-represented communities across Greater Manchester and beyond. With lived experience, deep community roots, and a background in Management Studies and Community Leadership, Najma has designed and delivered projects that tackle health inequalities, promote wellbeing, and celebrate diversity through creativity and collaboration.… Continue reading |
 | Muzahid Khan MBE DL BA (Hons)Inspired by his mother & late father, from an early age Muzahid learnt to understand that as human beings we have a special gift, that gift is to make the lives of fellow people better and serve goodness in all aspects of life. This belief was to become the title of his first book, the… Continue reading |
 | Dr Wakkas Khan MBE DL FRSA BDSWakkas Khan is a humanitarian, philanthropist and dental surgeon, specialising in young people, interfaith and charity. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and the University of Manchester. His professional career has covered the fields of healthcare, international diplomacy, education and community cohesion, and he has acted as an advisor for various government departments. Wakkas… Continue reading |
 | Rev Charles Kwaku-OdoiCharles is a Pentecostal minister and Chief Officer of the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN). He sits on a number of local and national governance boards including Macc, Healthwatch Manchester, Greater Manchester Voluntary Community & Social Enterprise Leadership Group and Manchester Foundation Trust (Nominated Governor).Charles works to bring equity and fairness across a range of… Continue reading |
 | Karan Lee JP DLKaran is a retired police officer who was the Divisional Commander for Bury before retiring from Greater Manchester Police in 2016. Since retiring Karan has immersed herself in charity work; she started by chairing the Bury Mayor’s Charity Committee for 2 years and has carried on working with charities across the borough since. Karan believes… Continue reading |
 | Mark Llewellin DLMark was born and raised in the West Country. He studied performing arts in Yorkshire before moving to London to work at Mountview Theatre School and then London Transport where his duties included broadcasting travel information. It was during this period that he became involved with the Friends of Highgate Cemetery, serving as Secretary. He… Continue reading |
 | SUE LOMAS OBE DL BSc FRGSSue was born in Birmingham and moved to the North West for her first teaching job in 1978. She taught Geography for 20 years before moving into school improvement work in Salford. Sue now has her own consulting business working in a variety of educational fields. She works as a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.… Continue reading |
 | Ian Madeley DLIan was Born in Oldham in 1963, 1 of seven children. After marrying he moved to Rochdale in 1996 where he had 3 children. By profession he is an insurance broker of 45 years, and has operated an independent brokerage since 2013. Outside business his focus is family and he enjoys active engagement in Freemasonry… Continue reading |
 | Calum David Robert McGowan DLBorn in London but now an adopted Mancunian, Calum moved to the city to study at UMIST, graduating with a first-class honours degree. After university, he quickly transitioned from construction to technology, and has been working in software development and e-commerce since 2002. A technologist by day, Calum dedicates a significant amount of his spare… Continue reading |
