We've been running Maverick for 10 years now, prior to that I was involved in selling large events for Hilton hotels. My career has been built through hotel operations and Sales.

Our 2 Norwegian Elkhound Dogs help to keep me sane in our spare time.

Lesley Lucas -Company Director

PROFILE

Dynamic Company Director who has successfully established a venue finding and event management company that has a solid and well respected reputation with clients and venues alike. Provides a wealth of experience in the conference and event market, based on a history of sales roles within the hotel industry. Dedicated and focused towards meeting pressurised deadlines whilst ensuring all documentation is accurate and concise. Strong negotiating skills with a tenacious and questioning approach

 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Started own business and Launched Maverick Solutions UK, a conference venue finding and Event Management Company in November 2000.
• In 2001 Maverick were awarded the NHS Modernisation Agency Venue Finding Contract as sole venue finding agency for an 18 month period.
• Over 5000 events have been organised since the launch of Maverick.
• Responsible for Conference and Event Budget at a large 4 star hotel for in excess of £24million per annum. 
• Achieved personal goal and target to generate £1.5million of new conference business for a large four star hotel
  

CAREER RECORD

    November 2000 - Present      Director Maverick Solutions UK

   1998 - 2000  Assistant Director of Sales- Hillton Birmingham Metropole   

   1992 - 1998   Sales Manager   Stakis Hotels (London and Birmingham)