One of the region’s most influential property professionals has been appointed to head up the Invest Liverpool City Region (ILCR) Partnership Taskforce.

Colin Sinclair, Chief Executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec Developments Limited, has been unveiled as Chair of the Taskforce which brings together senior representatives from local authorities, the private sector and key stakeholders to ensure a joined-up approach to attracting, securing and delivering inward investment.

Colin Sinclair. (pic: Gareth Jones)

It also plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the Liverpool City Region Capital and Real Estate Investment Programme.

Colin is a prominent figure in the region’s innovation and investment landscape and has been instrumental in driving major regeneration initiatives, positioning the city region as a global destination for science, health, education and technology.

Colin said:

“The Liverpool City Region has an extraordinary investment story to tell, and I am honoured to chair the ILCR Partnership 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.”

In his new capacity as Chair, Colin will lead the Taskforce in providing strategic oversight for the programme and ensuring the region’s £11 billion 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 Borough 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.

The event takes place later this month in Leeds and is set to welcome 16,000 delegates, speakers and investors across three days.

The Liverpool City Region Capital and Real Estate Investment Programme includes strategic partners Starship Group and Peel L&;P, Wirral Waters and Liverpool Waters followed by private sector partners Liverpool BID; Avison Young; ION Developments; Downtown in Business; Atkins Realis; APG Capital; Arup; BDP; Bouygues; Brabners; Knowledge Quarter Liverpool; Sciontec; Morgan Sindall; Redwing; Rivington Hark; Sutcliffe; Torus; Bean; Digital Engineering Studio; Everton FC; Liverpool FC; Gleeds; Trojan Lighting, Karrev; KI Partnership Ltd; Moore Media; Liverpool Place Partnership; Professional Liverpool; Steven A Hunt & Associates; Liverpool Chamber; Future Impact Board; OCO Global.