The economy of York and North Yorkshire will grow back and be better as it recovers from Covid-19 a business leader has said. Sue Jefferson has been appointed chair of the business board at York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the business-led partnership which secures investment for projects that will make a difference to the economy. Sue, who lives in Malton, has 30 years of experience in UK director and global leadership roles. Outside of the LEP, she uses her expertise in non-executive director roles and developing leadership teams. “The board has identified current and emerging issues at the heart of all types of business, helping to shape then monitor the effective support offered through the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub,” said Sue.