Six new faces joining Sunderland BID board
Sunderland BID has strengthe n e d i t s b oa rd , w i th n ew appointments from key organisations across the city.
Among the new memb e r s a re Ka re n Eve, c e ntre director at the Bridges, Mario Jaconelli, of comm e rc i a l p ro p e r ty s u r ve yors, Lofthouse and Partners, and Brian Logan, of Azets Accountants.
Also joining are Alex Kirtley, of H & J Kirtley Property QC Space, Chris Poulton, of estate agents Martin and Co, and Judith Quinn, of Sunderland College.
The new members join a team which includes representatives from every sector including SAFC, Sunderland University, Greggs PLC, Stagecoach, Sunderland City Council, the Empire Theatre and a number of the city’s leading leisure outlets and independent businesses.
Alan Patchett, chair of the BID Board, said he was delighted to welcome the latest Board additions.
“We have an incredibly strong and dedicated Board, with representatives from every walk of life,” he said.
“The expertise they bring is unparalleled and we are very grateful to our members – both new and old – for giving their valuable time to the BID.”
Karen Eve s aid: “T he Brid ge s a n d th e B I D h ave worked closely together for many years on a whole range of exciting projects which benefit the city as a whole,” she said. “I’m delighted to be taking up a position on the board and being able to continue this relationship.”
Mario Jaconelli said: “I joined the BID board as I have lived in Sunderland all my life and am very proud of my city and have a desire for it to succeed. I believe Sunderland is on the verge of something very big.”