Linda Ritchie set to retire as NEC venue manager21st April 2026 | published by Heather Nicholls SHARE
The NEC has announced that its venue general manager, Linda Ritchie, will retire on the 30 June after 26 years of service.
Ritchie was appointed venue general manager ten years ago and has since overseen an extensive portfolio of world-class events, including many of the NEC’s flagship ...
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