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Ragdale Hall Spa has appointed Helen Bull as managing director following the retirement of its long-standing senior leadership team.
The appointment comes as directors Hugh Wilson and Allison Garner step down after more than 35 years of service at the business.
Bull joins the company with 30 years of commercial experience in the hospitality, leisure, and tourism industries.
She previously held senior leadership roles at Merlin Entertainments, where she managed long-term resort strategy and day-to-day operations.
In her new position, Bull will manage a team of 525 employees at the 93-bedroom property.
The Leicestershire-based destination spa has operated for 50 years. Bull will oversee future growth strategies for the business, building on the commercial foundations established by her predecessors.
Wilson said: “I’m proud to be handing over the reins to Helen, Ragdale Hall Spa is an incredible brand and business with a strong team and foundation, foundations that Allison and I have been part of building and shaping. We will be stepping away confidently that Ragdale is in safe hands and that it will become even more remarkable.”
Bull added: “I am extremely excited to be leading the team here at Ragdale, a team with a great reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences that we pride ourselves on.
“It is a privilege to join a brand that is so highly regarded and continue the success that Hugh and Allison have had a huge part in creating. I look forward to using my experience and expertise to lead Ragdale Hall Spa into its next era.”
