Meet the team

The Convention Bureau at West Midlands Growth Company are an experienced team with a wealth of local knowledge and personal contacts to help make your event a success. Whether it is assistance in venue finding, accommodation booking or bid support we are here to support you.

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Steve Knight,
Senior Business Tourism Manager

Responsible for the region's MICE strategy, driving business development and for the promotion of conference and major sporting events into the West Midlands, ensuring it maintains its position as one of the UK’s leading conference destinations.  

Direct Line: +44 (0) 7483 078429
Email: steve.knight@wmgrowth.com

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Stephanie Mynett,
Business Tourism Manager

Manages business development including sales missions and bidding for events.

Direct Line: +44 (0) 7931 975032
Email: stephanie.mynett@wmgrowth.com

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Keri Morris,
Convention Bureau Manager

Heads up the Convention Bureau and leads on the delivery of event support services which includes: account management, event set-up, accommodation services and venue location services.

Direct Line: +44 (0) 7375 079751
Email: keri.morris@wmgrowth.com

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Nicola Varley,
Convention Bureau Support Executive

Supports the delivery of Convention Bureau services, including accommodation booking and venue location.

Direct Line: +44 (0) 7876 753365
Email: nicola.varley@wmgrowth.com

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Linda Best,
Business Events Development Consultant

Leading on international meeting development, submitting compelling conference bids, and supporting convention bureau services.

Direct Line: +44 (0) 7773 765182
Email: lbest@wmgrowth.com

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Clare Hurter,
Conference Ambassador Network Manager

Leads on the delivery of the Conference Ambassador Programme, providing event support services and supporting with bid submissions.

Direct Line: +44 (0) 7983 003863
Email: bcb.conferencesales@wmgrowth.com

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Michelle Williams,
Business Development Executive

Supports the Business Development team on bids and organising our presence at trade shows and events.

Direct Line: +44 (0)7375 080121
Email: Michelle.williams@wmgrowth.com