Manchester AI Guild

Shaping the future, together

Our Team

Meet the people helping connect Manchester’s AI ecosystem and build responsible AI capability across the region.

Manchester AI Guild team members

Adrian Quayle

Adrian Quayle

President

An experienced technology and management consultant with a career spanning IT, business transformation, innovation and management systems. He has worked with organisations across the UK and internationally, and more recently has focused on helping develop our region’s growing AI ecosystem.

A founding member of the Manchester AI Guild, Adrian is also a leading figure in the Manchester Statistical Society. He is passionate about connecting people, businesses and expertise to turn Manchester’s strength in AI into practical economic and social value.

Adrian Quayle

Mihran' Hovnanian

Acting Chairman

A technology and transformation leader with 30 years experience across AI, digital, data and industrial technology. He has held senior CIO and CTO roles in global organisations, leading large-scale transformation in manufacturing, aerospace and technology businesses.

A founding member of the Manchester AI Guild, Mihran is passionate about turning AI into practical business growth, while developing the people, skills and ecosystem needed for responsible, lasting change across Manchester and the UK.