BH Live has appointed David Christie to head up its hospitality division.
With a team of more than 200 employees, hospitality services are provided by BH Live at high-profile entertainment, cultural, sporting and event venues across the south of England. These include Bournemouth International Centre, Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth, London Aquatics Centre and Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Fairfield Halls in Croydon.
David has more than 20 years’ experience in the catering industry. He has also developed multinational food and beverage propositions and led hospitality operations with organisations including Sage Gateshead, Costa Coffee and Compass Group.
“David joins us at a very exciting time, says Pat Coyne, BH Live’s Director of Venues and Events.
“Our hospitality division has grown significantly over the past five years focusing on retail, cafés, bars, fine-dining, street food and high-end event catering. David’s in-depth industry knowledge, skills and experience will take this to the next level in line with our business plan.”
Commenting on his appointment David adds, “I have watched BH Live’s growth in the hospitality sector with interest. I look forward to working with the team, clients, partners and stakeholders to further existing growth, develop the team and build on BH Live’s reputation as an established provider of high-quality hospitality products and services in the event and leisure sectors.”
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David Christie, Head of Hospitality – BH Live
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About BH Live
BH Live is the south coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.
With 3.4 million visits a year and over £39 million turnover we are changing lives and are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy.
In 2016/17 we had 2.9 million leisure centre attendances, hosted more than 500 events and sold over half a million cultural, sporting and entertainment event tickets. We also welcomed 100,000 conference and exhibition delegates into our venues. This contributed an estimated £44 million to the local economy through business and cultural tourism.
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About BH Live Hospitality
BH Live’s catering division, provides event and retail services at leisure and cultural venues across Dorset, Hampshire and London.
Terrace cafés, bars and vending services operate at venues including Bournemouth Pavilion, Bournemouth International Centre, Littledown, Pelhams, BH Live Active, Queen’s Park and Corfe Mullen, Mountbatten Leisure Centre and Portsmouth Pyramids.
In partnership with GLL, Terrace cafés and hospitality services for events are delivered at London Aquatics Centre (LAC), Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre.
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