Manchester Central has announced that Shaun Hinds will be stepping down from his role as chief executive in June 2024 following seven years in the post.
Hinds has achieved multiple successes in the role, from filing record breaking financial figures to steering the company through the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent takeover of the venue as the region’s emergency Nightingale Hospital.
Under his leadership, Manchester Central has grown to attract almost half a million visitors per year, contributing £150m to the regional economy per year.
Hinds has also been credited with the introduction of initiatives including Manchester Central’s Incubator programme, as well as the redevelopment of the historical site encompassing the archways on Watson Street to create venues such as Three Little Words, the Spirit of Manchester Distillery and independent theatre group 53Two.
Speaking on his departure, Hinds, said: “I am very proud of what Manchester Central has achieved during the past seven years. Although I have decided to step aside and hand the responsibility for leading our great business over to someone new, I have every faith that Manchester Central will continue its strength for the years ahead.
“I would like to thank everyone who has shown me support over the years. I will miss the team, the business and Manchester terribly and my fondness and connection with this business will remain with me forever.”
Hinds will step down in June to become chief executive at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire.
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