Fabulous Fan Fayre recruits Business Development Manager

F3 has appointed a new Business Development Manager in Tony Shotton looking after both Manchester City FC and Watford FC.

Tony Shotton, Manchester City

F3, the joint venture between One Event Management Ltd and Legends of the US, has appointed a new Business Development Manager in Tony Shotton.

With extensive conference and events sales and operational experience with premium brands including City Inn Hotels, Mint Hotels, IHG, Hilton International, DoubleTree by Hilton and The Midland Hotel Manchester, Tony brings invaluable knowledge to the role. As Business Development Manager across the Etihad Stadium in Manchester and Vicarage Road in Watford, Tony will be responsible for growing the business and supporting the conference and events teams at both sites for F3.

Rebecca Pickard, Special Events Sales & Marketing Manager at F3, says: “We are very lucky to be bringing Tony into our teams in Manchester and Watford. It’s a very exciting time to be joining us and we know this new partnership will be a successful one.”

Tony adds: “I am delighted to be joining the company. Working at such prestigious sporting venues is a real ambition of mine, and although it’s a new challenge for me, it’s one I am hugely excited about. F3 is famed for its first class hospitality and I am very proud to become part of the team that will champion excellence moving forward.”

About Etihad Stadium in Manchester

Situated just 2 miles from Manchester City Centre, the stadium offers a range of stylish suites and outstanding facilities. The stadium executive boxes and suites boast magnificent views of one of the UK’s finest arenas, holding anything from 2 to 500 delegates.  Find out more about conferences, meetings and events at Manchester City FC.

About Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford

Home to 13 luxury suites, and 15 corporate boxes, that can be dressed to your exact specifications, with some including stunning pitch views. Watford FC can cater for a capacity of up to 250 delegates.  Find out more about conferences, meetings and events at Watford FC.

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