UK: New Managing Director Appointed at Drayton Manor Theme Park

Generation change at England’s Drayton Manor Theme Park: William Bryan has been announced as new Managing Director of the park near Tamworth, Staffordshire. William Bryan takes over the responsibility from his father Colin Bryan, who is stepping up to the role of Chief Executive. William Bryan has worked at Drayton Manor for the past 20 years, most recently as his father’s deputy after being identified as his successor two years ago.

Colin Bryan’s niece Helen Pawley, formerly General Manager, Central Services, and his youngest son George Bryan, General Manager, Estates, will both assume the roles of Directors. Opened on 1 April 1950 by Colin Bryan’s parents George Bryan OBE and his wife Vera, the family-run business will now already be in the hands of the third generation. “I have been Managing Director for over 30 years and shall be assuming the role of Chief Executive, where I will be supporting and guiding William; and the rest of the board. As a family we are all extremely passionate about Drayton Manor Park and the announcement comes at an exciting time for the business as 2015 is not only our 65^th anniversary year but we are also opening the brand new multi-million pound Thomas Land expansion,” Colin Bryan said. (eap)