Love Wimbledon Board Welcome New CEO
We are delighted to announce that Craig Hurring has been appointed as the new CEO of the Love Wimbledon BID. Craig brings with him a wealth of experience. He previously worked for South Bank Employers’ Group, an organisation which has led the transformation of London’s South Bank and who are also the delivery agent for South Bank BID. He has built up a highly regarded career in both not-for-profit and for-profit businesses offering extensive people and stakeholder management experience. We are sure Wimbledon businesses and stakeholders will give Craig a big Wimbledon welcome as you meet him over the coming weeks.
Craig started the post on 4th January with a handover from Love Wimbledon’s previous CEO, Helen Clark Bell.
Craig Hurring, CEO, Love Wimbledon BID commented:
“I’m thrilled to have been appointed as the new Chief Executive for Love Wimbledon BID. Helen and the team have delivered an outstanding renewal ballot result, and we now have a five-year window of opportunity to work together to ensure Wimbledon recovers from the pandemic as a thriving, safe, clean and sustainable destination for businesses, visitors and residents. I’m looking forward to applying everything I have learned working with South Bank BID and really getting to know the BID area and its businesses as soon as I can.”
Helen Clark Bell, former CEO added:
“I am very proud of the reputation that Love Wimbledon BID has built since its inception nearly 10 years ago, confirmed by the recent strong mandate from the business community in the recent renewal ballot. It has been an incredible and enjoyable journey with a great staff team and supportive Board of Directors and I am delighted to now be handing over the reins to Craig to lead the BID forward.”
We wish Helen all the best and thank her for all her energy and professionalism over the last ten years, she has promised to stay in touch.
The board and I wish everybody a happy and prosperous 2022 and thank you again for supporting the Love Wimbledon BID.
Paul Harvey, Chair of Love Wimbledon BID and Managing Partner, Morr & Co.
If you need to get in contact with Craig, his email is Craigh@lovewimbledon.org or call the Love Wimbledon team on 020 8619 2012.