Seasoned event professionals Chris Clarke and Debra Nightingale have set up a new specialist events agency dedicated to designing and delivering high-end events in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
Leadership West has been created specifically to meet the needs of event organisers who are tasked with delivering exclusive retreats and leadership meetings for C-Level Execs, Boards and Senior Teams.
The business offers:
1. An Unrivalled West Country Portfolio
Leadership West has curated a collection of luxury boutique hotels and unique venues in inspirational settings across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset that will appeal to event organisers looking for quality solutions for up to 100 pax. The region is renowned for its award-winning food & beverage experiences, boasting an enviable roster of outstanding chefs, globally recognised and respected vineyards and artisan gin distilleries, not to mention activities ranging from sailing and wild coastal foraging to walking with wolves or zip-wiring across the Eden Project.
Leadership West supports every detail of event delivery, including (if required), content development, specialist coaches and trainers, AV solutions, and executive transfers.
2. A Seamless, Pre-Qualified Meetings Framework
Leadership West has created a well-considered meetings framework that removes risk and saves valuable time. Venues and suppliers have been personally reviewed and pre-approved by the Leadership West team, with event space, F&B, bedrooms, T&Cs, standards, and compliance checked in advance. This guarantees event professionals the confidence that every partner venue meets the highest standards before any proposal reaches the client.
3. Experience, Passion and Knowledge – A winning combination
At the heart of Leadership West are Chris Clarke and Debra Nightingale, two highly respected award-winning event professionals with decades of experience delivering high-end C-Level events both in the UK and internationally.
Their passion for quality events is matched by their love of the SW region, which inspired them to launch Leadership West as a passion project – bringing their event expertise to one of the UK’s most stunning destinations.
“At this level, we’re fully aware of the pressure on event organisers to deliver not just an event, but a quality experience, which must leave a positive impression” said Clarke. “With Leadership West, we’ve done the heavy lifting around the event framework so organisers can focus on customising the experience for their stakeholders while we guarantee standards and deliver originality.”
Nightingale added: “When you really look at it, it’s a no brainer! The West Country has everything you could want for a senior leadership event — luxury, authenticity, accessibility, and originality. We wanted to showcase its potential as an alternative to overseas destinations, with the same calibre of service you’d expect in London, Barcelona, or New York.”