Experience

The ACC Liverpool Group

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Responsible for the overall operations and strategic direction of the group, comprising M&S Bank Arena, ACC Liverpool, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Ticket Quarter and Pullman Liverpool. Focused on delivering outstanding products and services that bring people together, and maximising economic and social impact for the Liverpool City Region.

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

• Corporate Services Director and Deputy CEO

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  Executive Director and CFO of The ACC Liverpool Group and ACC Liverpool Hotel Limited. Responsible for the direction of financial, HR, IT and procurement services and the provision of strategic financial leadership and management of The ACC Liverpool Group.



Liverpool BID Company

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accommodation BID Board Member

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Voluntary Board Member on the Liverpool Accommodation BID.

• Culture & Commerce BID Board Member

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  Voluntary position at the Culture & Commerce BID Board supporting the delivery of a £7m investment to improve Liverpool City Centre.



Shakespeare North Playhouse

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee and NED

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Shakespeare North Playhouse will open its doors in Summer 2022 bringing people together to participate in a unique programme of performance, activities and conversations, inspired by Shakespeare and relevant to all of us. At its heart is a traditional 470 seat timber framed Shakespearean theatre that will host a mix of vibrant new performances. Theatre, music, comedy, workshops, events and activities will spill out into the exhibition gallery, Studio and Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden, creating an accessible space full of joy and creativity, where everyone is welcome. Inspired by Prescot’s historic connections to William Shakespeare and a real love of storytelling, Shakespeare North Playhouse will play a key role in the ongoing regeneration of Knowsley. Show less



Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Liverpool City Region LEP Visitor Economy Board Member

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  The LEP Visitor Economy Board develops Visitor Economy strategy, influencing national policy agenda, funding and business support, quality and awards, destination awareness and skills development. The LEP Visitor Economy Board develops Visitor Economy strategy, influencing national policy agenda, funding and business support, quality and awards, destination awareness and skills development.



Manchester Central

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy CEO and CFO

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2019

  Deputy CEO and CFO (previously Finance Director until July 2014) at Manchester Central, an award-winning, globally renowned venue and commercially successful growth led business, with diverse revenue streams and functions. My responsibilities encompassed: - Working alongside the CEO and the Board to develop strategic and business plans, - Acting as Finance Director and Company Secretary, - Leading and Directing the Company's Finance, HR, IT, procurement, quality assurance, compliance and strategic project functions. Key achievements included: - Oversight for the generation of a robust 3-year plan including a review and refresh of the Company's vision and mission - Successful collaboration with Senior Colleagues to deliver key objectives and drive a 27% growth in sales over a two year period - Lead on the commercial and financial integration of bringing Catering Services in house which has delivered both enhanced direct and indirect returns for the Company - Championed and directed the delivery of a centralised procurement department with significant sustainable savings achieved alongside enhanced quality measures - Senior Contract Manager for offsite trading activities - uplifted EBITDA by over 50% over a 2 year period - Established a HR department and steered the Business to achieve IIP Gold and Champion status within 3 years - Directed the creation of an ISO9001 accredited quality management system - Instigated and sponsored the successful automation of many key business processes Show less



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - RAS

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for a portfolio of clients from Owner Managed Business to PE backed entities and PLCs, focusing on the delivery of audit and assurance assignments across a range of industries. Provided professional advice on fundraising, refinancing, MBOs, acquisitions, SPAs and shareholder agreements. Responsible for a portfolio of clients from Owner Managed Business to PE backed entities and PLCs, focusing on the delivery of audit and assurance assignments across a range of industries. Provided professional advice on fundraising, refinancing, MBOs, acquisitions, SPAs and shareholder agreements.