MD Debbie Porter Joins The Board of Business Peak District

We are delighted to announce that Debbie Porter, our Managing Director, has been formally accepted onto the Business Peak District (BPD) Board. This exciting development underscores Debbie’s dedication to enhancing the region’s rural economy through pioneering digital strategies and business support.

Yay! This is a cause for celebration! 🍾

About Business Peak District

Business Peak District is a vibrant membership organisation representing businesses across the Peak District National Park, High Peak, Staffordshire Moorlands, and Derbyshire Dales. With over 700 members, BPD acts as a unified voice for local enterprises, bridging connections with partner organisations to influence policy, foster networking, and share best practices. Its vision is a distinctive, high-quality rural environment paired with a thriving, sustainable economy, encouraging innovation, inclusivity, and business growth.

Supported by local authorities and working alongside bodies like East Midlands Chamber, Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, and Local Enterprise Partnerships, BPD plays a pivotal role in shaping a resilient and collaborative business landscape.

Current Board Membership

BPD is guided by a talented and diverse board of leaders deeply embedded in the regional business scene. Current members include:

• Peter Dewhurst, Chairman
• Tracy Duggan, Vice Chair
• Alison Griffiths, Board Member
• Robin Eyre, Board Member
• Harry Bowman, Board Member
• Faith Johnson, Board Member
• Judi Furness, Board Member
• Jim Sweeney, Board Member
• Sir Richard FitzHerbert, Board Member
• Tom Malpass, Board Member
• James Thorne, Board Member

Championing the Peak District & Derbyshire Business Community

As the Managing Director of Destination Digital Marketing, Debbie has consistently championed digital transformation strategies that enable local businesses to connect with wider audiences. This is vital in promoting the Peak District as both a place to live and do business.

Alongside her professional role, Debbie is deeply rooted in the local business community. Through her digital marketing agency’s work with Arts Derbyshire, she has supported the promotion of the arts across the county, helping cultural organisations to reach and inspire wider audiences. In addition, as a volunteer with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Debbie advocates for the needs of small business owners and champions grassroots entrepreneurship.

Debbie has been instrumental in getting both Arts Derbyshire and the FSB to sign up for the Business Peak District Board Concordat prior to this appointment. This new position on the Business Peak District Board further strengthens her network of connections across the region and highlights her commitment to supporting business, culture, and community at every level.

For further information:

• Destination Digital Marketing: get in touch with us on info@destination-digital.co.uk
• Business Peak District: Insights into board composition and objectives com

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