ATCM News
Farewell to Simon Quin
Following the resignation of Simon Quin, and pending the appointment a new Chief Executive, the ATCM Board has put the following arrangements in place:
Martin Blackwell, ATCM Development Director (full time) & Joe Harrison (part time), ATCM Board Member to be joint, acting Chief Executive.
Martin's responsibilities will include membership, operations and projects.
Joe will be responsible for administration, finance and personnel issues (8 hours per week).
Simon's final act as Chief Executive will be to chair the Town Centres World Congress in London, where those attending will have the opportunity for a personal farewell.
ATCM/IDA 5th World Congress 2010 London | QEII Conference Centre | 16th-19th June www.worldcongress2010.org
Statement by Graham Chase, Chairman of ATCM
Statement follows Simon Quin's announcement that he will step down as Chief Executive of ATCM after the Town Cenres Worls Congress in June.
Issued 18th March 2010
"It is with regret that I acknowledge the resignation of Simon Quin as Chief Executive of the Association of Town Centre Management.
As Chief Executive for almost 7 years, he has taken ATCM from a relatively small disparate group to a significant organisation recognised as a leader on town centre management, not only in the UK but the world. His ability to advise on policy, shape the administration and business of the organisation, and undertake major projects of significant merit and profile, reflects not only on Simon’s ability but his capacity to create the requisite strength and depth of the Association.
Further, Simon has steered the Association through a difficult period with the change in the economic climate and the recession which has faced the UK economy. With corporate sponsors falling by the wayside, Simon has reorganised the Association to focus more on individual and industry group memberships, coupled with increased project commissions and fee income from new business opportunities. The acquisition of Purple Flag, following the Civic Trust entering Administration, is recognition of Simon’s ability to spot an opportunity and progress a great idea into a realistic and sensible project.
Simon’s abilities, qualities, drive and enthusiasm will be missed but we are grateful for the time that he has spent with the Association and which as a result is leaner, stronger and more capable than otherwise it would have been.
We wish Simon all the very best and hope you will be able to join us at the World Congress in June to say goodbye to him and hear how ATCM will be moving forward."
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