Edgbaston Experience Limited, the joint venture between WCCC and Compass Group plc, have appointed Maria Jones as Head of Conference & Event Sales to oversee the further development of Edgbaston’s non-match day business.
After previously working at Edgbaston from 2011 to 2017 and helping transform the Conference & Events side of the business from a £750k to an over £2m venture, Maria took on a new challenge at Levy UK, overseeing multiple venues across the country. Over the last few years Maria has been able to develop a greater understanding of the market nationally and is now ready to return to Edgbaston to help evolve the venues presence in the market and the C&E offering at the stadium.
It’s great to be back and to be part of the amazing team at Edgbaston, they have already made me feel very welcome.
Maria Jones
In her new role, Maria will be reponsible of managing the development of Edgbaston’s sales & marketing materials, participation in industry trade shows or exhibitions and expanding the C&E offering at Edgbaston.
On her first day back, Maria said: “Following 2 years at Levy UK I am delighted to return to Edgbaston as the Head of C&E Sales. I am keen to start using the knowledge and experience I have gained from my last role and get stuck in to give a boost to our C&E sales at Edgbaston. It’s great to be back and to be part of the amazing team at the stadium, who have already made me feel very welcome.”
Maria will initally be involved with the organising of the Conference & Events Networking Showcase on Friday 13 September at Edgbaston. If you would like to meet Maria and take a look at our fantastic events facilities at the stadium then you can register your interest by emailing rosalindwilson@edgbaston.com.
