Our directors
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Northumberland Tourism has a Board of nine directors drawn from private and public sector backgrounds. The Board meets 6 times a year, plus monthly meetings of the Finance & HR Committee, and additional time given to project steering groups and business planning days. The chair receives a small annual payment and all other directors are unpaid.
Peter Kemp (Chair)
Peter is well known in the area, having previously been Chief Executive of Tynedale Council. He is also involved in a number of other community organisations, being Chair of the Board of the Forum Cinema in Hexham, and involved with the Tynedale Enterprise Partnership.
David Hall (Deputy Chair)
David is Head of Corporate Affairs at Northumbrian Water, where his responsibilities include the development of Kielder Water and Forest Park as a major all-year visitor destination.
David Hunter
David has managed some of Northumberland's most successful tourism businesses. As General Manager of Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa, and his exceptional experience and knowledge will help guide the development of tourism in the county.
Carole Ann Field, MBE
Carole moved to her husband's native Northumberland in the late eighties and started up her own tourism business - a private guesthouse with an award winning reputation. She has been awarded an MBE for services to tourism, has been a board member of the North Northumberland Marketing Partnership 2000, an elected representative on the Northumbria Tourist Board's Executive, and is a member of the North East Tourism Advisory board for One NorthEast.
David Archbold, MBE (Chair of Finance & HR Committee)
Previously a senior manager with Northumbria Water with responsibility for leisure, David has brought extensive senior corporate experience and contacts to his role with the company.
Lesley Williamson (Chair of Made in Northumberland)
Lesley has held senior leisure management positions throughout the region, most recently with Longhirst Hall Hotel & Conference Centre and Micklewood Park self-catering. As an advocate of local food, Lesley introduced local produce into Longhirst and developed the local food toolkit.
Jeff Reid
Jeff, who lives in Blyth, is Director of Blyth Valley Housing in addition to his key role as County Councillor and Leader of Northumberland County Council. He runs a successful print, stationery and office equipment business and is a member of many public sector organisations.
Fiona Standfield
Fiona is Director of a company which delivers consultancy and translation services across the private, public and voluntary sectors and is also involved with many organisations locally in a voluntary capacity. Previously a Director with Royal Mail, Fiona brings a wide network of contacts and a wealth of experience in operational management including sales, marketing and change management.
Keith Merrin
As Director of Woodhorn, Northumberland Museum, Archives and Country Park, Keith brings many years experience of running successful attractions and events to his role, as well as an understanding of the public and private sectors.
