Alan Taylor
Chair of the Smethwick Partnership Board
Organisation: MI Glass Ltd
Alan is the Company Owner and Director of MiGlass, a specialist glass processing company that has been based in Smethwick for 20 years, employing 50 colleagues in the local area.
Since 2019, Alan has served as the Chair of the Smethwick Partnership Board (formerly known as the Smethwick Town Deal Board), where he has played a key role in identifying and overseeing the delivery of projects under the Smethwick Towns Fund Programme. He continues to lead the Smethwick Partnership Board, contributing to the Long-Term Plan for the Towns Programme.
Beyond this role, Alan holds several significant positions within the community. He is the Chair of the Sandwell Business Ambassadors, a volunteer organisation that collaborates with the local business community and Sandwell Council to promote best practices and help create better conditions to increase local prosperity and business growth. The areas of particular interest include Local Procurement, Education, and Access to Work, particularly for the long-term unemployed, disadvantaged individuals, and younger members of the community.
Alan also chairs the Sandwell College Board, and the Finance and Strategy Committee at Sandwell College, the largest and one of the most successful colleges in the UK, where he supports the College's growth and the achievement of positive outcomes for both young and adult learners. Additionally, Alan is a Board Member of the Sandwell Anchor Partnership, an organisation that brings together key stakeholders in the area to promote prosperity and improve outcomes for the community.