John Markham OBE - Chairman
John has had a distinguished career in the chemical industry
holding a range of executive management positions. John was
previously Chairman of the Whitehaven Development Company (WDC) – a
public/private partnership set up to spearhead the regeneration of
the harbour and town. John led the establishment of the
company and the setting of its vision. The work was
successfully completed over a 10 year period, transforming the
environment of the town and winning a host of regeneration
awards. John was awarded the OBE in January 1995 for services
to industry in West Cumbria.