Leeds BID selects interim chief executive

THE company behind Leeds’ new business improvement district BID4Leeds have appointed an interim chief executive.

Keith Ramsay has a strong track record in the city over a number of years across the retail, business support and skills sectors, will lead on the setting up and initial development of the BID and its work streams across the three key themes of the Leeds Welcome, the Leeds Experience and the Leeds Business Voice.

John Bywater, chairman of the Leeds BID board, said: “My colleagues and I are delighted that Keith has taken up the reins of setting up the company at the start of what looks like an exciting road for Leeds BID.

“Amongst the first of his tasks will be working with the Board and others in appointing the executive management team over the next few weeks and months.”

Mr Ramsay said: “It is a great honour to be asked to work with the Leeds BID, its members; Board and Steering Group in developing the current draft Business Plan into reality. I am particularly looking forward to establishing the platform which will enable the BID to deliver real benefits for Leeds.”