People on the move: Manchester Central; Cumbria Tourism; Addleshaw Goddard
Shaun Hinds has joined conference and events venue, Manchester Central as its chief executive.
Hinds previously led international operations at BridgeStreet Global Hospitality and has more than 25 years’ experience working across hospitality, property and business service sectors.
He said: “I’m incredibly proud to be joining the team at Manchester Central. My initial focus is to ensure a seamless transition of leadership so that our fantastic team can continue to deliver world-class events for our clients and visitors; supporting the city’s – and the UK’s – message that we remain open for business despite recent events.
“This year marks a significant milestone for Manchester Central, as we celebrate 10 years of success; which is a really exciting time join the company. I’m looking forward to immersing myself in all things Manchester Central, meeting our clients, stakeholders and partners who are fundamental to the continuing growth of our business.”
His appointment comes after previous CEO Angie Robinson retired from full-time employment.
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Cumbria Tourism – the official destination marketing organisation for the county’s £2.72bn tourism industry – has confirmed the appointment of its new managing director.
Tom Newbould, who will take the helm this July, is an experienced marketing professional and has wide-ranging experience of leadership, management and delivery in a variety of public and private sector posts at Director and Board level.
He has recently held senior roles in the consumer finance sector. His other previous roles include director of marketing and communications at not-for-profit education and training group, NCG and European digital marketing director for Attends Healthcare Group, as well as positions at the BBC and PwC.
He also has an extensive track-record in marketing and digital communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement, having dealt with Ministers and senior politicians at the highest levels of government.
Newbould, who has lived with his family in the Eden Valley in Cumbria for a number of years, is a governor at Asby Endowed School, Great Asby.
He will take charge at a time of significant change for Cumbria Tourism, as it focuses on the delivery of destination marketing and support services for the Cumbrian visitor economy.
Chairman of Cumbria Tourism, Eric Robson, said: “This is a new era for Cumbria Tourism, as the organisation continues to support and build our thriving visitor economy. Tom is an experienced, commercially-minded marketing professional with a genuine passion and enthusiasm for the county, and I have no doubt he will be a tremendous asset to the organisation and Cumbria as a whole.”
Newbould saids, “I’m thrilled to be taking the helm at one of the UK’s leading destination marketing organisations. I live in Cumbria and have a family history in the area, as well as a love of the beauty and unique character of the region.
“Working together with tourism businesses, partners and the entire team at Cumbria Tourism, I’m looking forward to helping this truly world-class destination lead the way on the national and international stage, and derive maximum benefit from some of the exciting new opportunities for the county.”
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Addleshaw Goddard has further strengthened its transport and energy teams with the hire of top projects lawyer Ursula Gould.
The latest in a series of targeted senior lateral hires, Gould joins the firm’s Manchester office from Shoosmiths where she was a partner for the last five years and she will bolster AG’s already strong transport and projects offering.
Working on a wide range of domestic and international matters, she brings more th\n 25 years’ experience advising on high value, complex and cross border contracts, for both public and private-sector clients.
With particular expertise in transport and infrastructure projects, particularly light and heavy rail mandates, Gould’s credentials include advising on high value, complex and cross border contracts, for both public and private-sector clients.
Paul Hirst, head of transport at AG, said: “We are delighted that Ursula has chosen to join us.
“She has an exceptional reputation and clients view her as their “go to” lawyer – known for delivering practical, sensible solutions. Her experience is a perfect fit with our Transport focus and she brings an impressive technical and commercial skillset, and a strong insight into the rail sector.”
Gould – who before her time at Shoosmiths was a partner at Pannone – joins the firms national infrastructure, projects and energy team.
Mike O’Connor, national head of infrastructure, projects and energy said;” I am really pleased that Ursula, along with Laura Alexander who joins us from Manchester City Council, have chosen to join our growing transport and energy projects practice in Manchester which continues to go from strength-to-strength.”
