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Expanding luxury hospitality brand in the Midlands announces new director of sales

A new director of sales has been appointed to help drive a growing Midlands hospitality brand to the next level.

Kathy Nakra has joined No Ordinary Hospitality Management, the company which operates a range of iconic venues across Coventry and Warwickshire including Coombe Abbey Hotel and the recently restored St Mary’s Guildhall.

The highly driven, Coventry-born professional will join senior managers within the business and will head up a team in the reservations, conferences and weddings departments.

Kathy will also lead the sales strategy and optimise revenue opportunities, whilst supporting the growth of the iconic brands.

No Ordinary Hospitality Management also manages some of Coventry’s oldest buildings as boutique visitor accommodation as well as three new outlets within the city’s War Memorial Park.

Kathy said: “I am from Coventry and always been aware of Coombe Abbey Hotel and many of the outlets and venues that NOHM now operate. These are established brands that have been known regionally for many years so what better way for me to return to the area than to work across such fantastic venues in my home city?

“I really want to build on the success we’ve had so far and to maximise the sales experience for our guests, whether it is from booking a private party or a conference to what ‘site show-rounds’ will look like.

“I will be working to deliver further growth of No Ordinary Hospitality Management by generating new business as the brand continues to evolve. This includes events, conferences and weddings across the new portfolio of venues such as the stunning St Mary’s Guildhall as well as the amazing accommodation on Priory Row and the City Gate properties which we manage for Historic Coventry Trust. It is an incredibly exciting time, and I will be hiring more people to grow the sales team.”

Kathy’s most recent role has been as director of sales and marketing at the 358-bedroom Heythrop Park Resort in Oxfordshire. She worked her way up through the company after first starting out as sales manager in April 2011.

Kathy originally started her career in IT after graduating with a degree in Computer Science from Coventry University, and gradually moved into events.

She even spent three years working for Bafta (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts) in London, as corporate events and sales manager from November 2004 until April 2007, after she was appointed by the Capital Group.

Now Kathy, who has two children, has resettled back in Coventry. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her extensive family who live in the region, as well as keeping fit.

Ron Terry, Group Operations Director, said: “We are excited to welcome Kathy Nakra to the No Ordinary Hospitality Management family. Kathy’s dedication and wealth of experience within the luxury hotel industry perfectly complements our vision.

“Kathy will be instrumental in ensuring Coombe Abbey Hotel and other venues continue to raise the bar in the vibrant historic Coventry and Warwickshire leisure, hotel and hospitality market.”

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