Kevin Smith

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Director, Trustee, Coach, School Governor & Investor @ International Workplace Group plc
zug, switzerland
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About Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith is a Director, Trustee, Coach, School Governor & Investor at International Workplace Group plc. He possess expertise in sponsorship, event management, account management, management, sports and 21 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Kevin is at the forefront of commercial thinking and development in UK sport. He has the ability to apply his vast knowledge and experience in football to issues and challenges as they arise. He is a an excellent leader with exceptional communication skills who is passionate and driven." and "While gently guiding and always making himself available when needed, Kevin has a wonderful way of encouraging his employees to think for themselves, question processes, act independently and be creative, without losing sight of the ultimate goal. His depth of knowledge is impressive and he has a brilliant knack of putting situations back into perspective when something has lost its way or got out of hand. It has been a pleasure working with Kevin and I would welcome any opportunity to do so again due to his professional competence and personable nature."

Kevin Smith's Current Company Details
International Workplace Group plc

International Workplace Group Plc

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Director, Trustee, Coach, School Governor & Investor
zug, switzerland
Website:
iwgplc.com
Employees:
202
Kevin Smith Work Experience Details
  • International Workplace Group Plc
    Area Director, Southwest Uk
    International Workplace Group Plc Aug 2024 - Present
    United Kingdom
    Delighted to be appointed as Area Director for Southwest UK, to lead the IWG portfolio of flexible workspace solutions in the Southwest. Member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to UK CEO. Overall strategic, performance and EBITDA responsibility for Spaces, Regus, HQ & Basepoint Centres in Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, South Wales, Somerset and Devon. Leadership and management of Area Sales Managers, City Managers and over 30 Centre Teams
  • International Workplace Group Plc
    Sales Director, Basepoint
    International Workplace Group Plc Nov 2023 - Aug 2024
    United Kingdom
    Overall responsibility for Basepoint Business Centres brand portfolio of 29 flexible workspace and light industrial centres across the UK, as part of the IWG plc group. Management of a team of over 100 staff, responsible for driving occupancy and revenue growth, providing exceptional customer service, strategic partnership and relationship management.
  • The Coopers Edge Trust
    Board Trustee
    The Coopers Edge Trust Sep 2020 - Present
    Brockworth
  • Wod Weekends Ltd
    Founder & Director
    Wod Weekends Ltd May 2020 - Present
    Cotswolds
    The UK's premium Functional Fitness travel company, offering stunning all-inclusive activity weekend breaks to the country's best locations.
  • Coopers Edge School
    School Governor
    Coopers Edge School Sep 2018 - Aug 2024
    Brockworth, England, United Kingdom
    Elected member of the full governing board of this thriving primary school in Gloucestershire
  • Msg Tours Ltd
    Sales Director
    Msg Tours Ltd Jul 2020 - Nov 2023
    In the summer of 2020 I was invited to join the board as an equity share-holder and Non-Executive Director to support the excellent and ambitious team with their first Official Travel Agent (OTA) appointment for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. "Delivering the Unexpected" - working on a commercial and sales consultancy basis.
  • Mike Burton Group Limited
    Head Of Sales And Marketing
    Mike Burton Group Limited Mar 2016 - Jul 2020
    Gloucester, United Kingdom
    Appointed to lead the Sales and Marketing function at Sports Travel company MBG - working across the England Rugby Travel, Lions Rugby Travel, Team GB Live and ICC Travel & Tours joint venture brands, managing 24 staff across sales, digital marketing, product and creative services teams.Highlights included the successful sales and delivery of the official supporter programmes to 2017 New Zealand tour with the Lions and the 2019 Rugby World Cup with England Rugby.
  • The Football People Limited
    Sales Director
    The Football People Limited Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
    Director and co-founder of the The Football People, offering support, guidance and advice to professional football clubs. Consultancy specialising in ticketing, commercial, catering, sales, digital marketing, administrative and operational issues.Our first-hand knowledge of the inner working of the game enable us to offer tailored support across a wide range of industry specific topics including Commercial, Legal & Administrative, Operational and Overseas projects.Recent projects include fulfilling the following roles:'Interim Commercial Director' at Sheffield United Football Club - assisted the club through a period of transition - focus on commercial revenues from hospitality, premium ticketing, sponsorship and advertising. 'Head of Marketing' at Northampton Town Football Club - 6 month contract to manage and develop the club's marketing and PR function during an exciting period of ground redevelopment. Focus on communicating club's commercial messages and increasing ticket, corporate and retail sales Oxford United Football Club: 'Director of Business Operations'I was approached by the new board of OUFC in 2014 to oversee the off-field development and culture change, required to take the club forward.Working on an 18 month consultancy contract I was responsible for all non-playing business operations, I oversaw the Commercial and Operational management of the football club on a daily basis.Managing a team of 16 full time (plus matchday staff) responsible for both B2B (Corporate Sales) and B2C (Supporter Services & Fan Engagement) departments.Specific areas of accountability:Sponsorship sales and delivery Advertising inventory and revenue Match and seasonal hospitality Ticketing (driving sales & operational delivery) Retail - managing the process of retaking control of the club retail and kit operationMarketing and Fan Engagement - including all mar-comms, social media platforms, CRM, data acquisition and usage.Matchday Experience.
  • Bristol City Football Club
    Commercial Director
    Bristol City Football Club Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
    Ashton Gate, Bristol
    I spent two enjoyable seasons as Commercial Director at Bristol City FC with responsibilty for the club's Sales & Marketing function. As well as implementing and developing a CRM led culture internally I also grew all major club revenue streams, including: Ticket Sales, Corporate Sales, Advertising and Sponsorship, Retail, Marketing and Promotions, Hospitality and Catering.
  • Birmingham City Fc
    Head Of Commercial Operations
    Birmingham City Fc Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
    As Head of Commercial Operations at Blues during their time in the FA Premier League I had overall responsiblity for all Commercial revenue streams totalling £7M per season.With a 30,000 seat stadium, including 62 executive boxes and matchday hospitality facilities to accommodate over 1,700 corporate supporters - I managed a commercial sales and marketing team responsible for driving revenue in the following areas: Advertising, Sponsorship, Match Day Hospitality, C&B Sales, Group Ticket Sales, Retail & Executive Catering and Mascots.
  • Hampshire Cricket
    Business Development Manager
    Hampshire Cricket Jul 2007 - Jan 2010
    I obtained some valuable non-football business experience during my two and half years at Hampshire Cricket's Rose Bowl - now The Ageas Bowl.As Business Development Manager I was responsible for generation of new commercial revenue via sponsorship, advertising and hospitality. I ran a small, pro active sales team responsible for selling and delivering commercial inventory across the cub domestic schedule but also during ECB Major Matches - including England ODI and Test Matches.
  • Southampton Football Club
    Corporate Sales Manager
    Southampton Football Club Jul 2005 - Jul 2007
    In the summer of 2005 I had the opportunity to work for the team I supported as a lad. I joined the Saints as their Corporate Sales Manager, responsible for hospitality and match day sponsorship sales at the impressive St. Mary's Stadium.The club had recently been relegated to the Championship, making the challenge of selling the 47 Executive Boxes and 1,750 corporate spaces an interesting and exciting one. I was able to recruit and mobilise a new corporate sales team who were dynamic and proactive, contacting both new and existing corporate supporters. I look back on my time at Southampton as hugely valuable from a development point of view and I am extremely proud of what we achieved there.
  • Watchfromabox.Com
    Sales & Marketing Manager
    Watchfromabox.Com Jun 2001 - Jul 2005
    Corporate hospitality agency providing officially sourced hospitality packages at all major sporting and cultural events in the UK and abroad.Balance of direct sales, marketing and operations, overseeing a small team to create and manage events such as corporate hospitality, overseas travel, training seminars and conferences.
  • University Of Exeter
    Deputy President
    University Of Exeter Jul 2000 - Jun 2001
    University of Exeter Guild of Students.Student Union providing representation and services with 9000 members, annual turnover of £25 million and 95 full-time staff.Elected by entire student body to work within a close-knit team of seven full-time Sabbatical Officers.

Kevin Smith Skills

Sponsorship Event Management Account Management Management Sports New Business Development Football Business Development Advertising Hospitality Social Media Sports Marketing Business Planning Retail Coaching Leadership Marketing Catering Sales Marketing Strategy C&e Marketing Communications Hospitality Industry Strategic Planning Customer Relationship Management Public Relations

Kevin Smith Education Details

  • University Of Exeter
    Bsc Exercise And Sports Science (Hons)
  • Cape Cornwall School
    Cape Cornwall School
    A Levels; Physical Education; General Studies; Geography, Mathematics

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Kevin Smith works for International Workplace Group Plc

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Kevin Smith's current role is Director, Trustee, Coach, School Governor & Investor.

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Kevin Smith attended University Of Exeter, Cape Cornwall School.

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