New commercial expert at Sheffield Park
THE Bluebell Railway has appointed Paul Lelew as its commercial and marketing director.
Paul, who lives near Maresfield, worked in the food business before retiring eight years ago. He started his working life as an accountant with Sainsbury’s and his last roles were as a director of various companies with expertise in turning them around.
His father had a railway career as manager of the Royal Train and his grandfather was made an MBE for services to the railway during the Second World War.
He will serve on the plc board with oversight of the sales, marketing, retail and catering activities.
Paul, the volunteer finance director of Uckfield FM, said: “I’m looking to finding new commercial opportunities at the Bluebell Railway and review existing operations with a view to building on the great success so far.”
Bluebell Railway plc chairman Chris Hunford said: “Paul will bring a commercial focus to all our operations and look at our income generation. He has catering, retail and sales experience and will bring energy and vigour to the railway.”