Kathryn James, managing director, NEC
Company type: venue
Position: 12
Previous position: 19
Background
James has been managing director at the NEC since 2007, following a two-year stint as managing director at London Luton Airport Operations. Prior to that, a four-year stretch as Luton Airport’s finance, HR and commercial director honed her business acumen.
Achievements in 2013
Most recently, James has signed an agreement to bring The Build Show, from the award-winning organisers of The FIT Show, to the NEC from 28-30 April 2015, using 37,000sqm of space. Meanwhile, her commitment to the industry includes a role on the board of the Association of Event Venues.Testimonial
"Kathryn has worked with an NEC brand team to make improvements to the venue. She has driven the project forward with passion, creating a more fun and engaging brand for the NEC and a more memorable customer journey for everyone."Paul Thandi, chief executive, NEC Group
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