CQ KEY PERSONNEL

The Culture Quarter Team - local people who want to see a resurgance in the artistic and cultural activities in Whitley Bay, and who have a vision for the continued survival of arts based businesses and practitioners within the town, and surrounding borough.

Toby Bridges (Director):

An experienced company director, currently Managing Director of NBT Ltd, an industrial wholesaler based in North Tyneside and also director of Preline Ltd, a nationally based industrial wholesaler, the group turning over 15m+ and employing over 70 staff. Currently vice-chairman of Whitley Bay Operatic Society and he has worked with many other community based, theatrical companies in the region. He is a member of the Entrepreneur’s Forum.

Gavin Hennessy (Director):

 A qualified chartered certified accountant, he was, until recently, a partner at Robson Laidler LLP, Jesmond. He has been a member of numerous theatrical societies in the Borough and is currently Treasurer at WBOS, a role which has provided him a strong understanding of theatrical production budgets. Currently, he is a member of Business Network International.