Really Useful Theatres Group has appointed Vanessa Andreis as commercial partnerships director, it has been announced.
Andreis (pictured) previously spent 12 years at Warner Bros as director of promotions and partnerships, and subsequently spent two years at Lime Communications as executive director client services & partnerships.
In her new role, Andreis will be responsible for all non-ticketing revenue across the portfolio and with direct accountability for the retail, catering, VIP and hospitality businesses. She will also be responsible for identifying new partners for the group, to help develop the overall experience across the portfolio.
"I am excited to start a new challenge within this world-renowned and prestigious company," she said. "I look forward to working with such a talented team to develop further their already extensive partnerships across the Really Useful Theatre portfolio."
Really Useful Theatre Group is owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and owns and operates seven of the largest West End theatres including London Palladium.
Rebecca Kane Burton, MD of Really Useful Theatres Group, said of the appointment: "I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Vanessa to the Really Useful family. The role of commercial partnerships director is a newly created one, and reflects the future vision and strategy for our company.
"Not only will Vanessa be looking after all of our non-ticketing revenue across all our venues, but will also be looking to launch the Group’s partnership programme - a new direction for the business."
By Sophie Nevrkla
