Skip To Main Content

You are here: Visit Agency Board > Meet the Board

Meet the Board

The Department for Enterprise is responsible for economic development and the creation of an environment where local entrepreneurship is supported and thriving and more new businesses are choosing to call the Isle of Man home.

The Department has a key role to play in the achievement of the Programme for Government's stated intention to be an Island of Enterprise and Opportunity and we recognise that supporting economic development is of strategic importance for the Island's future growth and prosperity.

The Department's mission is aligned with these outcomes and objectives: to create an environment, through innovation and collaboration, where the economy thrives.

The purpose of the Visit Isle of Man Agency Board is to realise the fullest economic growth potential of the Isle of Man as a visitor destination. They are a strategic and key decision making and advisory body supporting the Department for Enterprise ambition for long term economic prosperity for the different sectors in the visitor economy. Find out more about the remit of the Visit Agency Board and see the Terms of Reference.

Ranald Caldwell

Non-Executive Chairman of Visit Agency

Ranald has spent 37 years in the Finance sector, 17 of which working internationally selling the Isle of Man as a great place to invest. Ranald worked for a UK adventure company as a qualified Leader and he now assists in cruise ship walks on the Island.

ranald.caldwell@gov.im
Angela Byrne

Head of Visit Isle of Man

Angela supports the Visit Agency Board, CEO, Minister and Political Members in the strategic development and management of the Visit Isle of Man agency within the Department for Enterprise.

+44 (0) 1624 687083 angela.byrne@gov.im
Rob Callister MHK

Political Representative for Visit Isle of Man

Rob worked within the Island's finance industry for over 17 years. He was elected to the House of Keys in September 2016 and was appointed as the Political Member for Visit Isle of Man and Motorsport within the Department for Enterprise.

rob.callister@gov.im
Mark Lewin

Chief Executive of the Department for Enterprise

Mark joined the Department in 2012 following an extensive 25 year career on and off the Island across financial services, technology, hospitality and construction. Mark instated a full strategic review of the Departments exisiting structure, introducing Executive Agencies leveraging private sector expertise to create a partnership approach.

moira.peabody@gov.im
John Watt

Commercial Director at Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

Transport Representative

John has had over 20 years experience with the Steam Packet Company. He also is a member of the Trustees of Manx National Heritage and a member of the Visitor Economy Committee, the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce.

john.watt@steam-packet.com
Mark Wilson

Managing Director of Sleepwell Hotels Ltd.

Serviced Accommodation Sector Representative

Mark in the Managing Director of privately owned Sleepwell Hotels who operate a number of leisure businesses in the Isle of Man and England. With 35 years' industry experience, Mark has worked across the UK at all levels, primarily within hotels, restaurants and specialist event management.

mark@sleepwellhotels.com
Hilary Peterson

Owner of Surfside & The Lodge Self-Catering Accommodation

Non-Serviced Accommodation Sector Representative

Hilary is FCCA qualified and has worked within the finance sector of the Island for many years, now running her own accountancy service. Hilary has owned Surfside for many years, and more recently The Lodge. Hilary volunteers her accountancy skills at Erin Arts Centre.

hilarypeterson@manx.net
Brett Martin

Chief Executive at Sefton Group PLC

Chamber of Commerce Visitor Economy Commitee Representative

Brett is the chair of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Visitor Economy Committee which represents a broad range of the visitor industry. This Committee is dedicated to working with Government to promote growth in all aspects of the visitor economy.

brett.martin@seftongroup.co.im
Carl Underwood

Managing Director of Laser Mayhem

Attraction & Activity Sector Representative

In six years, Carl has created four visitor experiences contributing to a thriving outdoor activity centre in South Barrule forest. His business proposistion was recently enhanced to include Quad Bike tours, shooting gallery, mountain bike hire, axe throwing and on-site café.

carl@laser-mayhem.com
Ged Power

Owner of Private Hire Service and IOM Golf Holidays

Attraction & Activity Sector Representative

Ged has been a golf tour operator and private hire licence holder since 2011, handling thousands of visitors to the Island from golfers, cruise ship visitors and general tourists. Working with hotels, travel agents and numerous providers, Ged also co-ordinates specialist tours including cycling and farm tours.

ged.power@powerwheels.im
MaryBeth Coll

Co-Owner of Foraging Vintners

Catering & Entertainment Sector Representative

MaryBeth has worked as a lawyer in the US and Australia, representing hotels, ski resorts, property developers and tourism operators. She is now co-owner of a seaside winery in Port Erin that provides tours and tasting experiences.

info@foragingvintners.com
Richard Fletcher

Senior Account Manager at PDMS

Events & Conferences Sector Representative

Richard has a career background in technology and telecommunications, but outside of this he has been involved in the promotion of Cycling and Triathlon events on the Island for over 30 years.

+44 (0) 7624 329999 fletcher@manx.net

Stay in touch with us Sign up to our travel trade newsletter and let us keep you up to date on our Industry news.

Launch of Strategic Capacity Scheme

Launch of Strategic Capacity Scheme

The Department for Enterprise’s Coronavirus Strategic Capacity Scheme has been established to provide financial support to businesses in sectors of strategic importance, starting with registered tourist accommodation business that have been financially affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

TT 2020 cancelled

TT 2020 cancelled

The Council of Ministers has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Isle of Man TT Races which were due to take place between 30th May and 13th June. The decision has been taken following confirmatio..

Update and Advice on the Coronavirus

Update and Advice on the Coronavirus

Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, has announced emergency measures to protect the Isle of Man and its residents in light of the global coronavirus pandemic. Decisions have been made in the bes..

Statement on Flybe entering administration

Statement on Flybe entering administration

The Isle of Man Government has released a statement in relation to Flybe entering administration. Please click here to view the statement. We will endeavour to keep you updated with any furthe..

Follow Visit Isle of Man

@IOMTourismTrade Tweets by IOMTourismTrade

@visitisleofman

Follow Visit Isle of Man Trade

Order your literature here

Download our one stop guide

© Copyright 2020 Visit Isle of Man, Isle of Man Government. All Rights Reserved

made by Simpleview