Chief executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec and former Bruntwood executive Colin Sinclair to lead Liverpool city region inward investment taskforce. Tony McDonough reports

Property sector big hitter Colin Sinclair is to lead the Liverpool City Region Partnership Taskforce to help attract, secure and deliver inward investment.

Colin is well known in the city as chief executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec, a public-private consortium which operates Liverpool Science Park and is overseeing plans for two new Knowledge Quarter office buildings.

This taskforce brings together senior representatives from local authorities, the private sector and other stakeholders to ensure a “joined-up approach” to inward investment. It also plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the Liverpool City Region Capital and Real Estate Investment Programme.

Colin was also a former executive at North West commercial property firm Bruntwood which owns a number of buildings in Liverpool, including The Plaza and the Cotton Exchange and is one of the partners in Sciontec.

“Liverpool city region has an extraordinary investment story to tell, and I am honoured to chair the taskforce at such a pivotal moment.

“I am confident that we can deliver a new strategy which ensures that the city region will build on its successes to date and use its enormous development potential to attract investment that will not only boost the economy, but create collaborative and inclusive opportunities which leave a positive legacy for generations to come.

“Our collective ambition is to ensure the region is not only visible on the global stage but competes successfully for investment that drives inclusive growth. Investment doesn’t just happen – you have to win it, and we are ready to do exactly that.”

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In his new capacity as chair, Colin will lead the taskforce in providing strategic oversight for the programme and ensuring the region’s £11bn investment opportunity is showcased to global audiences.

Members of the taskforce contribute sector-specific expertise and play a key role in positioning the city region as a prime location for sustainable and impactful development.

Leader of Halton Council and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Cabinet Member for Business, Investment and Trade, Cllr Mike Wharton said: “I warmly welcome Colin as the chair of the taskforce. 

“With his excellent track record in attracting investment, bringing forward regeneration projects and his passion for innovation and inclusivity he is the right person to take us forward and help make the city region a better place.”

The news comes as Liverpool city region prepares to showcase £11bn worth of investment opportunities across the region at UKREiiF 2025, the UK’s Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment Forum.