Dev Chakraborty

Dev Chakraborty currently serves as the Head of the Growth & Enterprise Team at Gloucestershire County Council, a position held since April 2024. In this role, responsibilities include overseeing initiatives such as Invest in Gloucestershire and Made in Gloucestershire, as well as managing Business Groups and the Growth Hub network. Prior to this, Dev was the Deputy Chief Executive at GFirst LEP from February 2017 to March 2024, advocating for Gloucestershire as a prime business location. Experience also includes roles as a Business Guide at The Growth Hub, Chairman of West Country Crimestoppers Charity, and various positions at Business West, all contributing to a strong background in marketing and business development. Earlier career highlights include Managing Director at Star FM Bristol and Marketing & Sales Director at Pirate FM Cornwall. Educational background includes Truro School in Cornwall.