Liverpool creative events business Meet & Potato unveils new managing director as founder Jon Kelly becomes chief executive. Tony McDonough reports

Meet & Potato (M&P) has unveiled Karen Clarkson as its new managing director with founder Jon Kelly now becoming chief executive.

Liverpool-based M&P organises events for clients across multiple sectors including Mersey Maritime, Mercedes-Benz, Poundland, Holland & Barrett, Hotel Chocolat, Beauty Bay, Dunelm, Magnet and BASF.

In June M&P announced it was creating a new videography department. This will enable the business to create events with tailored content inline with event themes and also stand alone client brand videography.

Having worked for the company for 10 years, Karen’s new role will see her manage the ongoing relationships of all clients. She will have a broader, more strategic role in the direction of the Mann Island-based business.

Jon Kelly, said: “As the business grows, it became clear we needed a strategic leader to guide the team through our next chapter and ensure our roster of long term clients are receiving the consistent quality and level of service that we are known for.

“Karen is the perfect person for this and as a well respected member of both the team and the wider industry, I am confident she is the right woman for the job.”

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In his new role as chief executive, Jon will have  a core strategic focus on attracting new business across all sectors, with a particular focus on retail and automotive.

Karen Clarkson, added: “There’s a real sense of change happening within the business as we grow and after a tumultuous few years across all industries. I’m hugely excited to take on this new role and support the business, its clients and our expanding team.”