
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
Shirley Ver Elst
Director of Edelweiss and Management Consultant for Hotel Halvard
Serviced Accommodation Sector Representative
Shirley is Manx born and trained in Hospitality Management at the Isle of Man University College. With over 20 years of industry experience, working at all levels, Shirley is now a management consultant for the 4 star Hotel Halvard promoting the high end corporate and visitor experience. She is committed to raising the level of training available and encouraging the Manx Hospitality Industry as a career choice.
shirleyverelst@gmail.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
Sally Helwich
Travel & Tour Representative
Managing Director of Isle of Man Event Services
Sally has dedicated her entire working life to the Isle of Man tourism sector since 1992. With over 25 years of industry experience, Sally’s in-depth knowledge means she is ideally suited to share and support the industry.
sally@iomevents.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