Stock Exchange Hotel appoints sales chief

Manchester-based luxury hotel Stock Exchange Hotel has appointed Jessica Southworth as cluster sales and marketing director as it continues to strengthen its leadership team.

Jessica joins following a decade with Troo Hospitality, most recently serving as sales and marketing director at Hotel Football. 

She brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience, having held senior commercial roles across a number of North West hotels, including Hilton Liverpool.

In her new role, Jessica will lead sales and marketing strategy across the group’s luxury hospitality portfolio, with a focus on driving growth and enhancing guest experience.

She also joins the senior leadership team alongside cluster general manager Chris Hull as the hotel enters its next phase of development. 

Jessica said: “I’m delighted to be joining Stock Exchange Hotel at such an exciting time for the business. 

“The hotel holds so many memories – from visiting whilst the restoration was still evolving right through to how we see the extraordinary building today. 

“After ten years of incredible support and guidance from Chris, chief operating officer Stewart Davies, chief executive Winston and the wider ownership, I’m proud to be picking up the baton.

“The whole team has built an outstanding reputation within Manchester’s hospitality sector, not only for the hotel, but for our restaurant concept tender. 

“I’m very excited to be working with chef Niall Keating. 

“Niall’s craft is exceptional, and I can’t wait to celebrate it further with Manchester.”

Jessica’s appointment comes as Stock Exchange Hotel builds on a strong start to the year and progresses plans for the development of Norfolk House.

Chris added: “Jess brings a wealth of commercial experience, an outstanding track record within the wider business within Troo Hospitality, and a genuine passion for hospitality that aligns perfectly with our values at Stock Exchange Hotel. 

“We're looking forward to working with Jess on what is an exciting new chapter for the hotel with our expansion on the horizon and a busy year ahead.”

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