The Goodwood Estate has appointed Ben Porter to the newly created role of Hospitality Sales Director as it looks to grow its premium hospitality business.
Porter will lead hospitality sales across Goodwood’s major events portfolio, including Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival presented by DUNLOP and Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar.
His remit will include revenue growth, strategic partnerships, market expansion and the development of new commercial opportunities across Goodwood’s hospitality offer.
Porter will also work on the continued development of the group’s hospitality portfolio and guest experiences.
He will report directly to Goodwood Chief Commercial Officer Nathan Kosky.
Porter joins Goodwood following almost nine years at Marylebone Cricket Club, where he most recently served as Head of Premium Seating.
His previous experience also includes roles with West Ham United and ITV.
Nathan Kosky, Chief Commercial Officer at Goodwood, said: “We are delighted to have Ben on board to lead our hospitality team. He brings great expertise in this field, and as demand for high-quality premium experiences continues to grow across our portfolio, Ben will help us evolve our offering and strengthen Goodwood’s position as one of the UK’s best destinations for event hospitality.
“We are excited to have him leading this important area of the Goodwood business.”
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