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EDGE Venues appoints Tracy Winsworth as new MD

EDGE Venues, specialists in global venue sourcing for meetings and events, have appointed Tracy Winsworth into the newly created role of Managing Director.

The appointment comes as Jacqui Kavanagh, CEO of Trinity EDGE Holdings, continues to make further investment into both EDGE Venues and Trinity Event Solutions as the businesses trade under their separate entities. 

Jacqui launched EDGE Venues in December 2018 with Tracy supporting as Commercial Director. In the 12 months, the business has been operating, Jacqui has been mentoring Tracy to take the reins to become Managing Director. 

Tracy has been in the meetings and events industry for more than ten years, having started with Trinity Event Solutions as Finance Manager. Tracy shares her excitement at this new opportunity: “Both EDGE Venues and I have been on a fantastic 12-month journey. Having developed as a person over the 10 years, both within the business and industry, I’m excited to see how we can continue driving results and success for EDGE. 

“We want EDGE to be the ‘go-to’ platform for corporates and agents to source venues, and for venues that wish to achieve growth in the corporate market. I look forward to taking the platform forward and seeing what the future holds for us.”

Jacqui, CEO for Trinity EDGE Holdings, explains the importance of this appointment: “It’s important that Trinity Event Solutions and EDGE Venues are considered separate entities. I need to oversee both businesses while having the best management team in place to run each company. Tracy has been with me from the original EDGE concept and having worked closely with her on the commercial side, I know she’s ready for this role. 

“This is such an exciting time for us all as there’s so much happening in our industry. It needs to adapt, and EDGE, through its innovative technology, is a disruptor which is driving some of that change.” 

EDGE Venues, supported more than 4,000 events in its first year through its comprehensive booking platform. EDGE not only offers a venue-finding solution for all event planners and agencies, but it’s also seen as an engagement platform, providing expert industry trends, knowledge, and insight.

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Trinity Event Solutions appoints managing director

Trinity Event Solutions, Stamford-based venue find and event management agency, announces recent promotion of Jenny Harding. 

Jenny joined Trinity Event Solutions as sales office manager ten years ago. One year on, she was promoted to operations manager, and subsequently invited to join the agency’s senior management team as operations director. 

During Jenny’s tenure at Trinity Event Solutions, she has led the team to achieve Gold Investors in People and – most recently – its three ISO certifications, demonstrating compliance with proven international business practices and appropriate standards. Additionally, Jenny plays an integral role in company CSR, leading many community and charitable initiatives. Last month, Jenny was recognised for “best in class management standards” when she secured a place on the coveted miaList 2019.

Her appointment to managing director comes as former MD and now CEO, Jacqui Kavanagh, continues to focus on the strategic growth of both Trinity Event Solutions and EDGE Venues.

Jacqui Kavanagh, CEO of Trinity Event Solutions said: “With the launch of EDGE Venues last year, I needed a strong management team to help me continue delivering excellence in customer service to our Trinity clients. Jenny is a natural fit and I will continue to mentor and support her as the company continues to thrive. We have a fantastic team and they join me in wishing her huge success in her new role.”

Jenny Harding shares this on her appointment: “I’m delighted to take on the role of managing director for Trinity Event Solutions. My team have a fantastic work ethic and I look forward to leading them to strive for success and achieve great things. I truly believe in what we do and I’m excited for our future.”