Chris Hartley

Managing Director at Hartley Consulting & Events

Newport, England, United Kingdom

About

With over 30 years’ experience in the events and venue industry, I’ve built a career around bringing people, ideas, and businesses together. I’m commercially minded but people-focused, with a track record of shaping strategy, growing sales, and leading teams to deliver great results. My strengths lie in business planning, sales and business development, and building strong partnerships that last. Above all, I’m passionate about helping teams thrive and creating opportunities that drive both commercial success and long-term relationships.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Hartley Consulting & Events
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Delivering strategy, leadership, sales, marketing and business development solutions to event organisers, venues, destinations and service companies throughout the events and meetings industry

  • Non Executive Board Member - Destination Coventry at Destination Coventry
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Consultant Business Advisor - Events, Tourism & Hospitality at C&W Chamber of Commerce
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Founding Director at Drapers' Hall (DH Venues)
    Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos

    Leading the team at DH Venues, a new venue management company recently appointed by the Historic Coventry Trust to manage one of Coventry's most important historic buildings, Drapers' Hall. We're looking forward to positioning Drapers' Hall as a venue of choice for weddings, celebration events, corporate meetings, concerts. Bringing a unique touch of history to events in the heart of Coventry

  • Member Board of Directors at Visit Shropshire
    Jan 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos