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Manchester Digital has appointed Niomie Haynes, Caroline Thee and Ella Gago-Brookes ahead of its 2027 festival. The festival is scheduled for February 8–12, 2027, according to BusinessCloud’s October 1, 2026 report.
Who are the three new hires?
| Name | Role | Reported responsibilities and background |
|---|---|---|
| Niomie Haynes | Head of ecosystem and membership | BusinessCloud reports she has 18 years of experience at The Very Group and, more recently, four years at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre. |
| Caroline Thee | Innovation programmes lead | Her background is in global politics, policy and funding. She will lead planning for the 2027 festival and the DigitalHER programme. |
| Ella Gago-Brookes | Ecosystem and membership lead | She will also support Manchester Digital’s events programme. |
The roles and experience details in the table were reported by BusinessCloud; they have not been independently verified here.
What is planned for the festival?
BusinessCloud reported that Manchester Digital’s festival is scheduled for February 8–12, 2027. Thee will lead festival planning. The report does not provide a programme or venue details.
Why is Manchester Digital expanding its team?
Manchester Digital was celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, according to BusinessCloud. Managing director Katie Gallagher OBE said the organization is “constantly evolving and changing to reflect the changes and needs in the tech sector.” She described the new team’s strengths as spanning technology, policy, partnership building and community.
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