Eight of the region’ s most prominent business leaders on why the Tees Valley is the place to do business...
ANYTHING
IS POSSIBLE
Mark Simpson, vice-chancellor and chief executive( from September 2026), Teesside University
Anything is possible in the Tees Valley because we are a region that embodies the motto of Teesside University, facta non verba( deeds not words). From the heavy industry that fuelled the industrial revolution to the tech and green technologies that will power industry in the 21st century, to our thriving arts, culture and heritage, we turn ambition and innovation into action and results.
Stephen Robinson, MD, Outrank
Tees Tech Business of the Year 2026-27
Anything is possible in the Tees Valley because we combine ambition with resilience and true Teesside grit. We have world-class businesses, exceptional talent and a community that genuinely wants to see each other succeed. For those prepared to work hard and think big, there has never been a better place to build, invest and grow.
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