Rodney Holmes had over forty years experience in construction and property development, in the public and private sectors, in the UK, North America, South Africa, the Middle East, Far East and Continental Europe.

He was responsible for the concept and day-by-day direction, co-ordination and carrying forward of the Liverpool One Project on behalf of Grosvenor.

He is a Trustee of The Lowry Centre, Salford and Director of the Playhouse and Everyman Theatres in Liverpool and since 1 October 2008 has been Chairman of The Mersey Partnership.