Mark Richard Thompson

Ryder Architecture Ltd. provides building design and architectural services for education, healthcare, infrastructure, leisure, manufacturing, office, public buildings, and residential projects. The company was founded by Gordon Ryder and Peter Yates in 1953 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

Newcastle Gateshead Initiative Ltd. is a destination and inward investment agency based in Gateshead, UK. Newcastle Gateshead Initiative aims to promote and position NewcastleGateshead as a world-class, vibrant tourism destination, through targeted marketing. The British company provides a Tourism Hub that offers information on leisure tourism activities, government advice and support schemes, and resources to help develop and promote tourism businesses. The private company also offers a free events programme based on resilience and innovation, delivered by business leaders who share their knowledge and expertise around resilience, innovation, and the challenges businesses are facing due to COVID-19. The company works with around 170 private sector partner organizations across NewcastleGateshead and the wider region. The company was founded in 1988, and the CEO is Sarah J. Stewart.

Haskoll Ltd. provides architectural services. The private company is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and has subsidiaries in China.