Amy Harhoff - Corporate Director for Regeneration, Economy and Growth at Durham County Council - tells us about her wide-ranging role and how her upbringing shaped her career: "I grew up in North Doncaster. I wouldn't say that we had the best in terms of education and it felt a little bit really like nothing was expected of us. And I was really driven by that, that I wanted to go into public service, where I think we've got so much responsibility to give people hope."

Amy Harhoff - Corporate Director for Regeneration, Economy and Growth at Durham County Council - tells us about her wide-ranging role and how her upbringing shaped her career: "I grew up in North Doncaster. I wouldn't say that we had the best in terms of education and it felt a little bit really like nothing was expected of us. And I was really driven by that, that I wanted to go into public service, where I think we've got so much responsibility to give people hope."

BUSINESSiQ - the business brand of The Northern Echo -  goes behind the stories to find out what makes our leaders tick. What sort of people are changing the North East’s business landscape every day?

Every week we’ll talk to a key newsmaker, learn about their background and what drives them and pick up their tips for success. We’ll look at the news agenda and update you on the Level Up campaign we run to bring more jobs and investment to the region.

BUSINESSiQ provides the volume for your voice – make yourself heard today.

BUSINESSiQ - the business brand of The Northern Echo -  goes behind the stories to find out what makes our leaders tick. What sort of people are changing the North East’s business landscape every day?
Every week we’ll talk to a key newsmaker, learn about their background and what drives them and pick up their tips for success. We’ll look at the news agenda and update you on the Level Up campaign we run to bring more jobs and investment to the region.
BUSINESSiQ provides the volume for your voice – make yourself heard today.