Jonathan McAlpin​

Chief Executive​

Jonathan is Chief Executive of Business East, responsible with the Board for developing and leading the operational delivery of the business strategy.

Jonathan brings a wealth of senior executive experience to the role and with a background in private consultancy and social finance, he has developed and delivered many interventions to support the start-up and growth of small businesses and social enterprises. 

Jonathan is passionate about bringing about positive change through business led regeneration and has dedicated his career to this purpose, leading not only Business East but also through his leadership roles as a Chair non-executive Board member on a number of charity Boards.