Pictured above: Lorna Davidson
Coventry based, Warwick Conferences, part of the University of
Warwick has appointed a host of new and local talent to compliment
its already successful sales and events teams.
Two new sales managers have been recruited. Lorna Davison joins
in a full time role, alongside Chris Jones who joins as part-time.
Lorna, Warwick born and bred, and who once worked as a chef at
Claridges, comes to Warwick Conferences following seven years at
Stoneleigh Park as events manager.
Originally from Coventry, Chris returns to the industry after a
five year break. Having worked at leading business travel agency
Carlson Wagonlit in London, Chris also brings with her a wealth of
experience within the events industry.
Chris comments: "It's great to get back into the events
industry. With my new role I'm certainly keen to utilise my
existing customer service skills in this dynamic market. Warwick
Conferences poses a new, but exciting challenge."
Pictured above: Krithi Bhandari
Joining the business development team as sales researcher is,
Krithi Bhandari again from Coventry. Krithi's role is to support
the team in maintaining relationships with Warwick's new and
existing customers. Having studied Communications and PR at
Sheffield University, she has a keen understanding of relationship
building and effective communication.
Lastly, Kerry Steward, living in Warwick has been appointed as
event manager for the Conference Park. Kerry has held previous
positions in both sales and events at several luxury hotel chains
and brings with her a wealth of experience within the hospitality
industry. Not all of Kerry's past positions have been within
hospitality - during four years living in Australia, Kerry once
worked at a kangaroo sanctuary.
Kerry Steward, event manager at Warwick Conferences said: "I was
attracted to the position at Warwick Conferences because of the
challenge its presents of adapting my experience within the luxury
hotel market to such a large and diverse selection of
facilities."
Rachael Bartlett, head of sales and marketing at Warwick
Conferences comments: "We've recently made a number of strategic
appointments to support our sales and events teams. It's great to
know that we've been able to provide roles to talented people from
the region. It's important to Warwick Conferences that we're able
to support our local community, whether in providing employment or
attracting thousands of delegates to the city each year."