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Reuters rates University of Manchester for the high commercial impact of its patents

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14/05/2018

A list recently produced by Reuters ranks The University of Manchester as the seventh most innovative in Europe – jumping nine places from the 2017 report – and third in the UK.

The Reuters Top 100 Most Innovative Universities ranking is based on the number of academic papers, patents filed and citations by other academics and industry which introduces a quality rather than a volume measure.

The University’s world-class research base has an excellent track record of innovation spanning over 30 years. All of the ideas which are generated by the University’s researchers have the potential to save lives, improve health, increase efficiencies in industry and the environment, and otherwise enhance society and make positive contributions to our economy.

Clive Rowland, CEO of UMI3 Ltd, The University’s agent for IP commercialisation, comments: “The University continues to promote its long-standing commitment to improving society through innovation, whether such positive impacts are achieved by our social enterprises or for commercial gain through our spin-out company and technology licensing work.

“We recognise that to be an innovative organisation we need to look for quality as well as volume with our patenting – our patents need to be both thorough and defensible.

“It’s pleasing to see that our results focussed approach and continuous improvement in our way of working, that we introduced some time ago, is having an effect as shown by our upward movement in this index.

“The difference between us and those towards the top of the table, in respect of the impact measure, is narrowing too.”

Since 2004, the University’s IP enterprises have generated over £115 million to the University through the sale of shares in spin-outs, licensing income and through IP grants and contracts activity. Furthermore, over £430m has been invested by 3rd party venture funders in the University’s spin-outs, a number of which have received national and regional enterprise awards.

Manchester is synonymous with Graphene following its isolation in 2010 by Nobel Prize winners Professors Geim and Novoselov. The University has one of the most extensive portfolios of IP rights relating to graphene and 2D materials with over 300 scientists engaged in 2D materials research here in.Graphene City ®.

IP encompasses technologies in areas including: the production of 2D materials, 2D inks, desalination and nano-filtration membranes, barrier coatings, polymer composites, thermoelectric composites, sensors, touch screen interfaces, printable electronics and wearable technologies to name a few.

Earlier this month the University with spin-out Nanoco Group PLC, which develops and manufactures quantum dots and nano-materials, launched Nanoco 2D Materials Ltd to develop a new generation of nano-materials. Potential commercial applications for these materials span across a wide range of sectors including novel catalysts, photo-detectors, photovoltaics, inverters and light emitting devices.

Spin-out and AIM listed SkinBioTherapeutics, a skin health specialist, raised £4.5m when it listed on the London stock market last year. The company recently announced that its cream formulation has passed effectiveness studies in models of skin and will now undergo further testing for stability.

Earlier this year, another spin-out MicroBioSensor – which is behind a medical device designed to detect life threatening infections – received a £1.4m investment boost.and has just successfully completed its first clinical trial.

The Translation People expands with Cicero acquisition

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Sam Whitear

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A translation and language services provider which has its headquarters in Greater Manchester has acquired a business based in south-east England.

The Translation People has bought Cicero Translations, which is based in Tunbridge Wells and has an office in London. The terms of the acquisition are undisclosed.

Cicero was founded in 1980 by managing director Paul Mason and has four staff. Paul will remain with the business in a consultancy role for a year before retiring.

In its latest financial year, Cicero generated revenues of £550,000, serving clients in sectors such as education, publishing, manufacturing, design and marketing and
e-commerce.

Its client base includes Carex and Imperial Leather maker PZ Cussons, Cambridge University Press, Andrex and Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark, Heathrow Airport and Rentalcars.com.

The Translation People has its headquarters in Cheadle Hulme, and its other UK offices are in Uxbridge in Middlesex, Glasgow and Birmingham. Revenues in 2017 were a record £5.1m.

Managing director Steve Wilde said: “We have been looking for a suitable acquisition in the London and south-east region for some time. Cicero is a well-run business with excellent staff, a very good reputation and an impressive client base.

“With its strong market positions in sectors such as education and financial and economic publishing, we believe Cicero will make a great addition to our business.

“Our combined expertise will ensure an even better quality of service. For Cicero and its clients, it is business as usual, with the added bonus that being part of a larger organisation will enable access to greater funding for investment in technology and access to our worldwide network of translators and interpreters.

“The enlarged business as a result of this acquisition creates an even greater force in the translation industry.”

Paul Mason said: “I’ve known the senior directors at The Translation People for some time and I am delighted that we have been able to complete this deal, ensuring continuity for staff and clients alike and the Cicero brand.

“I am confident that the business will continue to thrive as part of The Translation People.”

The Translation People, which has 38 staff, has a client base which spans more than 60 countries and ranges from small businesses and government departments to multi-national corporations. It provides translation services in almost 300 language combinations.

Top Model turned Entrepreneur Caprice announces global licensing deal with multi-million pound enterprise Sadaqat Ltd

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Sam Whitear

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14/05/2018

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Caprice Bourret, CEO & Founder of By Caprice Products, has licenced out her brand to Sadaqat, one of the world’s leading textiles suppliers and enterprises, dubbed the ‘Victoria Secrets’ of the bedding world.

The announcement sees manufacturing for the By Caprice bedding collections move to Sadaqat’s Head Quarters in Pakistan to join a host of household names, including Disney Europe.

By Caprice Home has seen massive growth since its launch only three years ago and has become recognised for its glamour, design, originality and high quality. The move is an integral part of the company’s expansion plans to launch in multiple global territories as well as developing the core product range.

With offices in Manchester UK, New York USA and Australia (where they trade as Sleepworld) Sadaqat is a highly regarded manufacturer and exporter of home textiles with decades of experience, and this landmark move sees Sadaqat venture into a branded range, for the first ever time.

Sadaqat is a £900,000,000.00 global enterprise that started off as a family weaving business, before becoming incorporated in 1987.

Caprice said: “I am beyond excited to share that we have signed a deal with Sadaqat, who is a global player in the home world. I am extremely hands-on with my business and it is so important to me that I have partners who have the same core brand values and passion as By Caprice. This deal is the beginning of By Caprice Home’s global growth strategy and I am honoured to be the first brand that Sadaqat has bought into”

CEO Khurram Mukhtar said: “We like to collaborate with other successful businesses, so we are really excited to be working with Caprice, who has seen her business go from strength to strength in recent years. The rapid growth of By Caprice is extremely impressive and we look forward to playing a part in the next stage of her business. Maintaining the excellent quality and workmanship that sets the By Caprice range apart from it’s competitors is extremely important to us, and we believe that this partnership will be pivotal to both us, and Caprice. Her brand is glamorous, exclusive and noted for its quality, and Sadaqat is well known for producing home textiles that exceed the expectations of our clients. A close working partnership with Caprice will consolidate our excellent reputation in the textile trade, and we look forward to proving that we are the right partners to take this exclusive brand forward in the coming years.”

“By Caprice” is available on the High Street, throughout the UK.

Greater Manchester record label offers 80 people music industry opportunity

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Sam Whitear

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14/05/2018

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A Greater Manchester based record label is offering 80 people from the North West an opportunity to work in the music industry.

Ostereo, based at MediaCityUK in Salford, is launching the new two-week internship programme following the company’s rapid growth.

The digital only label, launched in 2016, has over 20 international artists on its roster who have clocked up over 2 billion streams globally.

Ostereo founder Howard Murphy said: “This is a chance for the successful candidates to learn about how the industry is evolving.

“People accepted to the programme will learn about distribution, content acquisition, sync, campaigns and playlisting which are all vital components of the modern-day music industry.

“The reality is that Ostereo has generated significant incomes for our artists from a world-wide fan base, without ever having created a single CD or vinyl record.”

Emily Ware from Knutsford who recently completed her internship at Ostereo said: “I’m so glad I applied for an internship at Ostereo as it has resulted in a full-time job.

“I’d really encourage anyone who wants to work in the music industry to get in touch.”

As well as training there’ll be workshops and seminars throughout the programme to give music industry insights from members of the team.

At the end of the internship eight people will be offered full-time jobs

Applications close on 25^th May and the programme runs for three months from 1^st June to 31^st August 2018.

Manchester Airport secures flights to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines improving connectivity for 400,000 people

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Sam Whitear

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14/05/2018

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Manchester Airport has secured a landmark route into the heart of Africa, underlining its pivotal role in connecting the North to the world’s most important markets.

Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service to Addis Ababa, the East African nation’s capital.

The route will unlock connections to more than 58 countries across the African continent.

Ethiopian, which flies to more destinations in Africa than any other carrier, will operate the ultramodern B-787 on the route with business and economy classes.

It will serve as a key trade route for Northern businesses, opening up fresh export opportunities and delivering cost and journey time savings to those already operating there.

The service will start on December 1, initially transiting via Brussels. It will leave Manchester at 19:00, arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 06:00, providing significant onward connectivity options from the African hub. On the return it departs Addis Ababa at 00:45 and arrives in Manchester at 06:55.

Manchester Airport CEO Andrew Cowan said: “The introduction of this route underlines the critical role Manchester Airport plays in connecting the people and businesses of the North to the world’s most important markets.

“While we have served a number of African holiday destinations for many years, this service will provide vital connectivity to one of the continent’s most important hub airports.

“That will unlock dozens more destinations across Africa through Ethiopian Airlines’ unrivalled network, meaning the North will be better connected to this part of the world than ever before.”

Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam said: “We are elated to start services to Manchester, our second destination in the UK next to London Heathrow which we have been serving since 1973. As the leading African carrier with the widest network in the continent, passengers from Manchester will enjoy convenient and seamless connectivity options to 58 African destinations operated with cutting-edge fleet like the B-787 and A350 which offer our passengers unparalleled comfort on-board our flights, along with our African flavoured Ethiopian hospitality.”

“The socio-economic implication of the new flight is immense. With vast investment and trade potentials between Africa and the UK, the upcoming flight holds the promise of boosting trade, investment and tourism with ample business opportunities for investors and business people from both regions.”

Alex Marshall, Group Marketing and Compliance Director, Clarke Energy (Liverpool) & Northern Powerhouse Export Champion, said: “With our extensive operations across Africa, we are pleased to learn about this new flight to Addis Ababa from Manchester Airport, giving us extensive new route options across the continent.

“The route has the potential to be a massive benefit to our business through journey time savings and the excellent onward connectivity Ethiopian Airlines will provide.”

Sheona Southern, Managing Director of Marketing Manchester, said: “The new route connecting Manchester with Addis Ababa is a great success for Greater Manchester and for the wider North of England. This opens up Greater Manchester to visitors, businesses investors and students from a new continent.

“Greater Manchester’s growth strategy has internationalisation at its heart, and Manchester has set a clear target to become a top global city by 2035. If we’re to achieve this aim, it’s vital that we continue to increase our connections with major international hubs, increasing the opportunities for global networks to choose Manchester as a place to visit, meet, invest and study in.

“In this respect, this new route with Ethiopian Airlines is a huge step forward.”

Ethiopia is Africa’s second largest country by population, with its hub airport perfectly placed to provide onward connectivity, particularly to sub-Saharan countries.

The new route is set to benefit 400,000 people in Manchester Airport’s extensive catchment area, who currently travel to Addis Ababa and other key cities across Africa via other means. The new service has therefore been heralded by Northern businesses and organisations, with the route saving travel time and unlocking vital economic, trade and investment opportunities.

Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945 and from its hub in Addis Ababa has connections to 58 cities across Africa, and a further 67 international routes across Europe, Asia and the Americas. The multi award-winning airline offers passengers an excellent on-board service including meals, beverage and inflight entertainment.

Business class passengers are served a variety of dishes including Ethiopian cuisine along with a selection of appetizers and beverages. A rich inflight entertainment which comprises of wide ranging audio and video contents as well as games is also available for passengers to enjoy while flying. In economy, passengers are treated to different meals and beverages along with inflight entertainment package.

The new route is testament to Manchester Airport’s position as the second hub in the UK, the global gateway for the North. It has introduced a wealth of key long-haul routes in recent years including – Beijing, Houston, San Francisco, Singapore, Muscat, Boston and Los Angeles.

Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline. On November 8, 2017, SKYTRAX, the most prestigious international air transport standards and quality rating organization, has certified Ethiopian as Four Star Airline. SKYTRAX has also awarded Ethiopian as SKYTRAX World Airline Award for Best Airline Staff in Africa, two times, and earlier in 2017 Ethiopian has received SKYTRAX World Airline Award for Best Airline in Africa. The Airline was recently awarded “The Best Business Class in Africa and Indian Ocean” title by TripAdvisor, one of the largest and most reputed global travel sites.

Return economy fares start from £499 with business class at £1,999.

JW Lees and Northern Monk exciting new summer pale ale to mark Manchester beer Week 2018

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Sam Whitear

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11/05/2018

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Manchester’s JW Lees brewery, which has been brewing real ales since 1828, has put cross-Pennine rivalry to one side in order to join forces with highly-rated Leeds craft brewery Northern Monk on an exciting, one-off brew.

Two of the north’s most celebrated beer cities have formed an alliance for the official beer of this year’s Manchester Beer Week. It will appear on draught at venues across Greater Manchester during the festival – which runs from June 29 to July 8 2018 – with bottles also available exclusively from the Co-op, partner of Manchester Beer Week, as part of the community retailer’s commitment to celebrating and showcasing local food and drink.

The beer will aim to reflect the combination of JW Lees’ rich heritage and Northern Monk’s bold, cutting-edge approach, and billed as Summer Pale Ale.

Manchester Beer Week has once again teamed-up with the Co-op – with the official beer to be stocked in over 50 of the community retailer’s stores across the region.

“Some people might question why a brewery from Leeds is helping to brew the official beer of Manchester Beer Week but we saw this as a great opportunity to foster collaboration between two great beer cities, as well as the old and new worlds,” said Manchester Beer Week organiser Connor Murphy.

“This year we are looking to highlight the great things happening throughout the UK’s independent brewing industry – particularly through initiatives such as the Manchester Beer Week City Clash – and Northern Monk are currently one of the shining lights in the North. We were excited to see what happened when we paired them up with Manchester’s oldest family-owned brewery.”

Simon Dryell, Head of Local Sourcing at the Co-op, said: “We are delighted to partner with Manchester Beer Week. Locally brewed ale is an exciting category, where we can see continued sustainable growth as craft ale followers look for something that tastes different, while retaining the passion, history and tradition that goes into brewing quality ales. As a community retailer, the Co-op is committed to investing in its local communities, providing what our members and customers want, when and where they need it, and exploring new ways to showcase, celebrate and support great quality locally produced food and drink.”

JW Lees previously brewed the official beer for Manchester Beer Week in 2016, an equally eye-catching collaboration with prominent Mancunian craft brewery Cloudwater.

Meanwhile, Northern Monk is one of the best-respected breweries in the UK’s booming craft beer scene and is set for rapid expansion after smashing the £500,000 target it set during a recent crowdfunding campaign. The Leeds brewery eventually raised an impressive £1,500,000.

Michael Lees-Jones, Head Brewer at JW Lees said: “Manchester Beer Week is unique, it’s an event that makes really interesting beer things happen for all kinds of breweries. We’ve developed a great recipe with Northern Monk that’ll show off what we’re both about, it’s something that drinkers will definitely enjoy.

“In a few weeks we’re launching a microbrewery to showcase the art, skill and fun of brewing. Collaborating with breweries like Northern Monk, Marble and Beer Nouveau gives you a flavour of what it’s all about.”

Hand-held ‘robot’ puts Manchester hospital into euro top ten

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Sam Whitear

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11/05/2018

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Spire Manchester Hospital has become the first hospital in the North of England – and one of only ten in the whole of Europe – to carry out a total knee replacement operation using the new Navio robot-assisted system.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Winston Kim carried out the joint replacement procedure using the hand-held NAVIO ‘robot’ which is in use at only three private hospitals in the UK.

Designed and developed by internationally renowned technology experts Smith and Nephew, the system allows surgeons to minimise the amount of bone removed from a damaged knee before positioning the new implant in exactly the right place to achieve optimum joint stability.

Unlike other robotic-assisted tools, NAVIO takes away the need for a CT scan before an operation. Instead a probe feeds a 3D ‘roadmap’ of the knee into a computer, providing the surgeon with all the information needed to create a specific surgical plan for each individual patient.

The computer then feeds back information about the knee, allowing the surgeon to accurately remove damaged bone to make way for the implant. If the tool is passed over a part of the knee that doesn’t need removing then the cutters automatically stop…not starting again until it reaches parts mapped out for removal.

Mr Kim explained: “It allows for a more precise and accurate knee replacement implant placement, tailored to the patient’s anatomy and alignment. This increases the likelihood of a more natural-feeling knee after surgery. I believe this will have the potential to reduce the requirement for revision surgery and increase the lifespan of the knee replacement.

“The first operation went very well and I am confident of an excellent outcome. This really is the cutting-edge of joint-replacement technology and I am sure it will prove a great success for surgeons and patients alike.”

Hospital Director, Andrew Eadsforth added: “Medical technology is developing at a very fast rate and at Spire Manchester Hospital we invest in technology to ensure we remain at the forefront of innovation.

“The NAVIO is in use at only three private hospitals in the UK and I am proud to say we are one of those. This shows our determination to ensure our leading consultants have the best equipment available and that our patients continue to benefit from our commitment to first class healthcare.”

Glenbrook team continues to grow with new Senior Project Manager

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Sam Whitear

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11/05/2018

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Property development and investment company Glenbrook has announced the appointment of Daniel Roberts as new senior project manager.

Daniel joins the Manchester-based company from Select Property Group (now Vita Group). Prior to this, Daniel was at Rider Levett Bucknall for over four years.

Working with projects director, Stuart McCrone, Daniel will be responsible for the management and delivery of various major development projects across the country including The Trilogy in Manchester and Erie Basin in MediaCityUK that together will see the completion of over 500 apartments in the next 18 months.

Speaking about the decision to join Glenbrook, Daniel commented: “This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and highly credible developer during a period of planned growth. Glenbrook has an excellent track record from the acquisition of sites through to project delivery and I’m looking forward to working on the diverse pipeline of schemes that are coming forward.”

Stuart McCrone, projects director at Glenbrook, added: “With over 2,000 apartments now on site or in design and actively looking for more development opportunities around the country, it is imperative that we have a strong team with the ability to manage and deliver complex projects. Already at a senior level, Daniel is a great addition to the Glenbrook team.”

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester staff sign up for the Great Manchester Run

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Sam Whitear

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11/05/2018

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Eleven members have signed up to Hard Rock Cafe Manchester’s team to take part in this year’s Great Manchester Run. The team from Hard Rock Cafe, one of Manchester’s longest running, much-loved city centre food and live music venues, will be raising money and awareness for the charity Volition Manchester.

Volition Manchester is Manchester Cathedral’s volunteer programme who seek to put job seekers back into work. Operating a Cathedral Volunteer Programme for unemployed people, they help create a structured pathway to support them back into work, including work related training, mock interviews and mentoring, through their award-winning Employer Partnership scheme.

The 11 team members include keen runners, big sports fans, and even people purely interested in raising money for what is a fantastic cause!

Nick Lewis – Operations Manager

Nick has been a member of the Hard Rock family for 15 years and has taken part in countless company charity events. Nick is looking forward to supporting a great charity for a city that he loves very much, and that the group taking part, truly embody what Hard Rock Cafe is all about.

Caroline Boaler – General Manager

Caroline is a wife and mother alongside her role as General Manager at the Manchester Cafe, so hobbies and fitness are virtually impossible. She feels like this 10k run will be a great opportunity for her and Hard Rock to give something special back to the city that has been so kind to them since September 2000. She’s never run for anything more than a bus, so she’s hoping to not embarrass herself too much in front of the team!

Jamie Griffin – Sales & Marketing Manager

Jamie is a new addition to the Hard Rock team, having been with the company for around a month. Born and raised in Manchester, Jamie is a keen charity runner, having twice taken on the Manchester 10k raising money for the MS Society, a disease his father has battled for over 25 years. With a recent addition to his family, Jamie may have a few dark circles around the eyes, but is still very excited to help raise money for such a great cause.

Patrick Powell – Sales & Marketing Coordinator

With a Hard Rock Cafe Manchester tenure of over two years, Patrick is a regular gym-goer and has decided to trade in the dumbbells for the treadmill to train hard for the Great Manchester Run. Patrick is participating in the run because he wants to help raise a great amount of money for charity, as he believes one small positive step can make a huge difference.

Chris Boaler – Senior Territory Manager

As a former member of Her Majesty’s Senior Service (RN), when Chris isn’t working or being Dad, he’s a junior basketball coach for the successful Boaler’s Ballers of Saddleworth. He’s run a few 10ks in the past – but says he’ll be very happy if he’s able to complete this race in any time under an hour! Chris is very keen to raise money for charity as part of the run this year.

Aiden Crowley – Chef

Aiden is a new member to the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester team, and has been with the company for nearly six months. He is a big sportsman, playing rugby in his free time, and thought running the Great Manchester Run would be a great opportunity to raise money for a great cause and bond with the team.

Camila Bergamo – Server

Camila is originally from Brazil and has been a part of the Hard Rock family for two and a half years. She is running the Manchester 10k to help improve the lives of Mancunians through Hard Rock’s chosen local charity. Camila is looking forward to spending more quality time with her colleagues, whilst keeping fit and raising money for a great cause!

Simon Daniels – Host

Simon is a big sports fan, avidly supporting Wigan Athletic, and is also a keen biker. He has been a part of the Hard Rock family for nearly two years and is looking forward to running the 10k this year with his colleagues, hoping they raise plenty of money for charity.

Mel Loyley – Chef

Mel has been in the Hard Rock family for many years and has always loved getting involved with Hard Rock’s famous charity work which spans globally. She says that she is excited to have a great and challenging day taking part in the Manchester 10k.

Enric Sevillon – Bartender

Enric has been with Hard Rock Cafe Manchester for a year. He is a big fan of supporting charity and is running the Manchester 10k to help support the great people of Manchester.

Andy McArthur – Chef

Andy has been a chef at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester for two years. A huge Manchester City fan, he is a big sports fan and an even bigger admirer of the city of Manchester. He is running the Manchester 10k this year to spend some quality time with his workmates and to of course help raise money for the great charities Hard Rock are supporting.

You can support the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester team here

TickX announces first Chief Marketing Officer

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Sam Whitear

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11/05/2018

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TickX – the UK’s leading search engine and discovery platform for events & attractions tickets – announced today that former PureGym Marketing Director, Paul Kirwin, has been appointed the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer.

In this role, Mr. Kirwin will be responsible for all of TickX marketing initiatives, including the company’s expansion into Europe following its recent £3 million investment round, led by BGF Ventures. He will also lead the marketing strategy and campaign delivery for new services that TickX will be rolling out in the coming months.

He joins TickX from PureGym, where he created and led the marketing team, driving the company from a young startup to a £600 million+ company in just six years. As Marketing Director, Mr. Kirwin was responsible for PureGym’s marketing, brand and acquisition strategy, growing to 200 gyms and building an active membership base over 1 million + across the UK. The company became the largest gym operator in the UK and was acquired by Leonard Green private equity house for over £600 million in 2017.

Paul Kirwin, Chief Marketing Officer, TickX, said: “I’ve been aware of TickX for some time and the growth of the business since they launched is impressive. There is a massive opportunity for a billion-pound aggregator to break the entertainment ticketing industry and that’s where I believe we can take TickX. I’m delighted to join the team at this exciting time and can’t wait to start the challenge.”

Steve Pearce, CEO, TickX, said: “We couldn’t be happier that Paul has joined the TickX team. Marketing will play a key role in taking TickX to the next level as we target rapid international expansion in the coming months and we’re pleased to have hired one of the best marketing professionals in the country to help achieve our goals. At PureGym, Paul’s ground-breaking marketing, acquisition and brand strategies helped grow a young company to market leader in just a few years. We’re excited to work with Paul as he leads the TickX marketing team to help achieve our mission of becoming global go-to destination for entertainment tickets.”

In addition to recruiting a new Chief Marketing Officer, TickX also welcomes Rory Burns to the team as Performance Marketing Director. Formerly Head of Performance Marketing at The Hut Group – one of the UK’s most successful start-ups – where he drove the £20m+ customer acquisition strategy for one of the largest e-commerce companies in Europe.

TickX is the one-stop for customers to find and buy tickets to over 125,000 events and attractions, including gigs, comedy, sport, theatre, festivals and club nights, with over one million customers using TickX last year to plan their day or night out.

TickX is available to customers across UK, Ireland and Spain online or via the TickX app, with further expansion across Europe coming soon.