Alex Jacobs

Co-founder & Md @Experience North Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

We are a compact, flexible company with offices in Liverpool & Newcastle upon Tyne offering a passion for quality, flair for the creative and excellent knowledge of our regions.Your business is our business - expert advice, excellent customer service & carefully designed programs for you, your clients & fellow travellers. We are a destination management company specialising in planning & organising destination programs and events in Northern England & Wales.We believe in bringing you the best of our regions, through creative programmes, special experiences as well as the best local knowledge and professional support.You are more than welcome to contact us about any of your travel needs and requirements.Brands include:Experience North LtdNewcastle Tour CompanyLiverpool Tour CompanyAncestry ConciergePersonal responsibilities include- formulating and successfully implementing company policy - directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company- developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities- putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems- closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets - planning and taking remedial action where necessary- implementing and maintaining marketing strategies- maintaining the operational performance of the company- assuming full accountability for all company operations - representing the company to major customers and professional associations- building and maintaining client, press & media relations

Newcastle College

Blue Badge Tourist Guide Profession, Tourism / Business

HSB Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences

EU Reiseleiterzertifikat, Gesellschaftswissenschaften

Zeppelin Gymnasium / Staberg Lüdenscheid

Fachhochschulreife (equivalent A-Levels), English, Geography, Social Sciences, Maths (plus 6 minor modules)

IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) Aachen

Fachhochschulreife (Diploma / Higher A-Level), Marketing and Graphic Design

Northumbria University

BA (Hons), Tourism, Business