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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Manager operating in the Leisure space. If you think a Manager is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Jade Price
Manager Consumer Insights, Europe of Intercontinental Hotels Group
Jade Price has been working in research in some capacity since she graduated from university, first as an academic anthropologist, and for the past ten years as a market researcher. She has worked with both public and private sector organisations, on both the agency and client sides, and her work has spanned packaged goods, food and beverage, hospitality, higher education, and public health. She has worked on everything from innovation to brand tracking, but has focused in particular on communications development and evaluation. Jade has a deep interest in psychology and decision-making and in the application of the latest thinking from the social and behavioural sciences to marketing.
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About Intercontinental Hotels Group: IHG is one of the world’s leading hotel companies
Paul Martin
Co-Founder & Sales Manager of Abellio
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About Abellio: Abellio delivers rail and bus services to passengers in Scotland, England, and Germany.
Sheila Nazir
Ad Operations Manager of National Rail Enquiries
Sheila Nazir is Ad Operations Manager at National Rail Enquiries.
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About National Rail Enquiries: National Rail Enquiries is the official source for train times and timetables in the U.K.
Lindsay Scholl
Operations Manager of Chic Retreats
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About Chic Retreats: A luxury travel marketplace using the latest in digital technology to connect our collection of independent hotels to affluent travellers
Lara Simmons
Marketing Planning Manager of Aston Martin
Lara is a Global Marketing Consultant at Aston Martin and is a proud member of the Engagement Marketing team. Working on improving customer experiences is one of Lara’s passions. Whether it’s a customer receiving a welcome to the brand communication or one of the Global Dealer Network looking for materials to create a new car promotion, Lara believes every experience can be enhanced using the right tools.
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About Aston Martin: Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings manufacture luxury sports cars and grand tourers independently.
Freyja Lockwood
Smart City and Innovation Manager of Bristol City Council
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About Bristol City Council: Information for residents about Bristol City Council services including council tax,bins and recycling,schools, leisure,streets and parking.
Amy-Louise Brown
Brand Manager of The Parklane Group
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About The Parklane Group: The Parklane Group is a property and leisure market.
Gemma Pyatt
Call Centre Manager of Blue Bay Travel
I have been a part of Blue Bay Travel since 2008, and during my first year I completed my 3rd Year of a Law and Philosophy degree, which although not directly linked to travel, is certainly very helpful. My role as Call Centre Manager ensures that our team runs like clock-work, which ultimately means that our customers get the best possible customer service. I am always finding new ways to look after and surprise our new and existing customers.
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About Blue Bay Travel: Blue Bay Travel is the award-winning online travel agent
Gemma Pyatt
Call Centre Manager of Blue Bay Travel
I have been a part of Blue Bay Travel since 2008, and during my first year I completed my 3rd Year of a Law and Philosophy degree, which although not directly linked to travel, is certainly very helpful. My role as Call Centre Manager ensures that our team runs like clock-work, which ultimately means that our customers get the best possible customer service. I am always finding new ways to look after and surprise our new and existing customers.
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About Blue Bay Travel: Blue Bay Travel is the award-winning online travel agent
