Colin Francis CBE Appointed CEO of The Victory Services Club
The Victory Services Club (VSC) can announce the appointment of Colin Francis CBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. Colin brings with him a wealth of logistical and leadership experience and a deep commitment to the VSC community; promising to further the Club’s mission of providing a welcoming and supportive environment for members and their families, and a professional and customer centric hospitality and events venue.
Colin brings over 36 years of distinguished military service, culminating in the prestigious role of Colonel The Royal Logistic Corps. After retiring from the military, Colin transitioned to the oil and gas industry, where he spent three years honing his business and management skills. This diverse experience equips him with a unique perspective of both the military and business and the ability to manage complex operations.
Passionate about giving back to the military community, Colin’s vision aligns perfectly with the Club’s core values of ‘Value, Service, Courtesy’. He is dedicated to maintaining the family-like atmosphere and creating personal relationships between staff, members and clients which have long been the hallmark of the VSC.
“I am deeply honoured to take on the role of CEO at The Victory Services Club and building on the strong legacy of previous leaders, including Nigel Beet,” said Colin Francis CBE. “I’m working closely with the team to understand how the Club operates, identifying where we can continue to improve and drive the Club forwards. My focus is on ensuring our facilities are first-class, enhancing communication with current members and promoting the benefits of the club to attract future members. We are also broadening our marketing reach to improve the utilisation of our impressive event spaces.”
The Board of Trustees is confident that Colin’s leadership will benefit staff, members and clients and will enhance the sense of community that the Club is renowned for. Colin’s inclusive and personable leadership style, combined with his meticulous attention to detail will be of huge benefit to the members and also enhance the Club’s reputation as a premier venue for events and hospitality.
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About The Victory Services Club (VSC)
The Victory Services Club (VSC) is a private military members club, located in central London near Marble Arch. Established in 1907, the Club has eight event rooms which have a capacity of 10-300 and can host conferences, meetings, exhibitions, receptions and award ceremonies.
The Club is a registered charity that re-invests revenue from commercial events to fund schemes, including free weekend breaks for injured members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. The Club was the first London venue to be awarded the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) AIM Gold accreditation in 2008 and still maintains this status today. The VSC was the first event venue to achieve the Hospitality Assured ‘World Class’ status, the quality standard created by the Institute of Hospitality for customer facing businesses, and is also ranked ‘Gold’ by the Greengage ECOSmart Hotel and Meetings Venues accreditation scheme.
VSC offers seven event spaces, including:
- The Carisbrooke Hall is perfect for large-scale events and has the capacity to host up to 300 delegates for award ceremonies, conferences, dinners or drinks receptions. This unique room features a large panoramic screen, purpose built stage, dance floor, galleried balcony, private entrance and its own bar.
- The El Alamein & Trafalgar Suite can combine to create a spacious and impressive suite for a single event or be hired individually for a more intimate venue. This open plan space and high specification kitchen offers a versatile venue to cater for groups of all sizes, from a boardroom set-up for 60 to a drinks reception of 250 guests.
The VSC upholds three key values, which embody its ethos – value, service and courtesy. These values are adopted throughout the organisation and are at the heart of service delivery.
The VSC has a dedicated events website: www.vscevents.co.uk
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