About The BID

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The BID Team

Meet the team who oversee the development, delivery and promotion of the BID’s projects, programmes and services.

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Andrew Lowson

Executive Director

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Carl Alsop

Operations Manager

Chris-Bush

Chris Bush

Business Manager

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Rachel Bean

Project Manager

The BID Board

The York BID company is governed by a voluntary Board of directors and advisors who provide strong governance, strategic direction and ensure oversight and scrutiny of the delivery of the BID business plan. The Board is made up of influential representatives from the key business sectors, partner organisations and levy paying businesses in the city centre. The Board meets bi-monthly and copies of board minutes are available to levy-paying members on request.

Michael Hjort (Chair)

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Owner of Walmgate Ale House

Robert Onyett

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Managing Partner, Harrowells Solicitors

Neil Sanderson

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Director, York Minster Fund

Adam Wardale

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General Manager, Middletons Hotel

Sarah Czarnecki

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Strategic Partner & Director, Grays Court

Doug Winter

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Director, Isotoma

Nicola Arthur

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Store Manager, Boots

Angela Horner

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Associate Director, Browns Department Store

Sarah Loftus

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Managing Director, Make It York

Cllr. Pete Kilbane

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Deputy Leader, City of York Council

Jenny Layfield

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Chief Executive, Officer York Explore Libraries

Rebecca Layton

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Owner of Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant

Will Zhuang

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Owner of Orchid Vegan Restaurant

Alistair Graham

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Residents Representative (Advisor)

Board positions are refreshed every two years as per the company articles of association. Applications for Board positions will be considered by acting Directors, based on their suitability for the roles available. An annual general meeting is typically held in June of each year, where any new elections will then be ratified by company members and levy paying businesses are invited to feedback on the company’s performance.

To apply to become a BID Director your company must register as a member of York BID. Please contact a member of the team to register your interest at info@theyorkbid.com.