Directors and Senior Officers

County Durham Development Company Ltd (CDDC) is a company controlled by Durham County Council.

It is charged by the County Council with encouraging innovation and strategic investment in the County and it takes the lead in promoting County Durham as a business location.

CDDC is registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 1997673

Chairman
Councillor Simon Henig

Managing Director
Stewart Watkins

Board Directors
Councillor David Boyes
Councillor Neil Foster
Councillor Nigel Martin
Councillor Alan Napier
Councillor Eddie Tomlinson
Councillor Mac Williams

Associate Directors
John Cuthbert (Northern Business Forum)
John Hamilton (Lamplas)
David Land (ThyssenKrupp Tallent)
James Ramsbotham (NECC)

Company Finance Officer
Tony Hope

Company Secretary
David Taylor