Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Chris Wright as Head of Operations (South) for the Arts & Culture client portfolio, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to grow this key area of the business.
Chris brings strong operational knowledge and extensive experience to the role, with an approach centred on understanding the operational needs of clients and ensuring that all decisions are aligned with the business’s key objectives. Known for driving continual performance improvement and championing the highest service standards, he has built a strong reputation for developing teams and delivering lasting, measurable impact for clients.
In his new role, Chris will be responsible for the day-to-day strategic operational management of Carlisle’s growing Arts & Culture portfolio, working closely with contract management and site teams across some of the sector’s most prestigious venues, including the British Film Institute, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, and Somerset House. As an internal promotion following a rigorous and robust assessment centre selection process, Chris’s appointment reinforces Carlisle’s continued investment in senior leadership talent to ensure growth, quality assurance, and exceptional service for clients and colleagues alike.
Speaking about his appointment, Chris Wright mentions:
“I am delighted to be stepping into this role at such an exciting time. I look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, and continuing to drive positive outcomes for both our people and our customers. Carlisle allows me to combine my passion for operational excellence and team development, and I am excited about what we can achieve together in the years ahead.”
Simon Pratt, Managing Director South at Carlisle Support Services, added:
“I am delighted to see Chris promoted into this key new role, following a rigorous and robust assessment centre selection process. I am confident that his strong operational knowledge and extensive experience will set him up for success. His approach has always been centred around understanding the operational needs of his clients and ensuring that operational decisions are aligned with our key objectives.”
“This is a really exciting development for Chris, Team South, and the wider business, and I look forward to seeing him build on the strong foundations already in place across our Arts & Culture portfolio,” he added.
Chris’s appointment reflects the company ongoing investment in developing talent from within. Over the past year, the company has filled 58% of newly created salaried roles through internal promotions, championing homegrown talent and reinforcing its values of caring passionately for the well-being of everyone, putting customers at the heart of everything the business does, delivering on a promise-based culture, and supporting people to be sector-based experts.
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