Marketing Cheshire has named 6 new board members as it seeks to grow its £3.9bn visitor economy.
Its “super six” are:
Kenny Murray, General Manager, of Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
Kirsten Warren, Assistant Director for the North, National Trust.
James Hall, Senior Agent and Director of Cholmondeley Estates.
Chris Naylor, Owner and MD of the Boutique Hotel Group
David Lyne, Managing Director, Barton Hill Travel
Rachel Scott, Marketing & Business Development Director at Bolesworth Estate near Tattenhall
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They will work alongside Jamie Christon, the CEO of Chester Zoo, who was last month appointed as Marketing Cheshire’s chair.
“Thanks to our world-class attractions, innovative businesses and stunning destinations, Cheshire and Warrington’s visitor economy is worth £3.9billion a year and supports 38,000 jobs. We attract more than 56million visits a year with ambitions for significant growth in the coming years,” said Christon.
“These six new board members hold crucial roles across visitor economy. Their collective expertise and insights will ensure our work to enhance and promote our tourism offer continues to evolve and thrive.”