Bill Dodd has a passionate interest in the arts and communities coming together to provide unique and exciting solutions and believes that the strong principles of social enterprise supporting the intuitive and creative processes within this partnership will provide endurable solutions that no government is capable of.
He has a 30 year history of running successful accounting firms and mid-sized enterprises. His roles included: Managing Partner/ Finance Director/Chief Executive/Chairman and he set up and/or ran many SME enterprises. Bill’s desire to focus on the creative spirit and energy of artists has always been the driving force behind his many enterprises.
In Cumbria, he founded Dodd & Co, Chartered Accountants. His many personal clients included artists, creative enterprises and arts organizations from all over the North of England and he worked with Andy Christian to create and develop business training for artists and graduating students. He was also Chairman and CEO of Lilliput Lane Group (the County's fastest expanding company in the 1980's)
From 1990 to 2006 he developed Collectible World Studios, based in Stoke on Trent, and worked with artists to both develop and introduce creative sculpture projects into specific marketplaces and opportunities around the world. This company was very successful, employing 100+ people. Bill was also involved in Cow Parade which was the largest touring art exhibit in the world at the time.
He was co-founder of Manchester Chartered Accountants, Christian Douglass, in 2002 and remained a partner until 2007. Throughout this time he continued to work enthusiastically with artists and young entrepreneurs to develop and mentor business awareness and understanding.
Apart from his work with Christian Dodd LLP, Bill is currently Director with NB21c (Social Enterprise) Limited and Solway Energy Gateway Limited.
Bill ran his own jazz and blues club – Wetheriggs Jazz and Blues – between 1995 and 2002 and featured great artists from UK, Europe and US. It was the only way to ensure good music and dancing on the weekend!
