Most Influential 2020: V-Z
The V-Z section of the list includes Stockton South MP Matt Vickers, Sage founder Graham Wylie and leading figures from the worlds of education, business and the media
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Most Influential 2020: N-R
The N-R section of the list includes MPs, arts and business leaders, two of the region s elected mayors and also a couple of members of the aristocracy
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Brenda and Kevin Coade A HUSBAND and wife team who created a global childrenswear business have launched an expansion drive with new jobs and a shop extension, which means they now own half the street where the business is based. Designer Childrenswear, owned by Brenda and Kevin Coade was set up over 30 years ago after a short spell selling clothes on market stalls. Today the business sells international designer and High Street brands for children from babies up to 16 years, around the world. To cope with the hugely expanding order book they have bought additional properties around their current retail base on Olive Street, Sunderland, so their shop, warehouse and head office are all under one roof.