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Thoughts, Conversations and To Do Lists with Ray Jones
The multi award winning artist, journalist and founder of Women in Jazz Media talks to Mr London himself, CEO of TalentBanq, Ray Jones.
Ray Jones is often described by colleagues and friends as “Mr London”. He is a passionate advocate for live music and theatre
which can be clearly seen by his career to date. First as Head Concierge in several top London hotels before founding Centre Stage.
In 1997 he sold the business and joined the Board at Superbreak - The UK’s leading short break operators. Once again breaking new ground, the company took cultural tourism to new levels, offering
transport, ticketing, accommodation and attractions in one simple transaction. During this period Ray served as Non Executive
Director at Visit London and as Executive Director of West End Theatre Bookings, a rapidly-growing theatre ticket agency acquired by Superbreak in 2007 and sold to Encore in June 2011. In 2012 Superbreak was sold to the travel giant Cox and Kings and Ray stepped down to join Time Out as Global Business Development Director.
As well as overseeing commercial relationships Ray developed Time Out Live and launched The Time Out Card, both offering
on-brand live experiences to readers and members. This included the hugely popular Rising Stars series discovering and presenting the best in unsigned talent at iconic London venues. Ray
stepped down from his role at Time Out in August 2017 to become founding director and CEO at Talentbanq.
He also sits on the Board at The Union Chapel – one of the coolest live music venues on the planet.
For TalentBanq website and to find events click here!
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By Fiona RossThe multi award winning artist, journalist and founder of Women in Jazz Media talks to Mr London himself, CEO of TalentBanq, Ray Jones.
Ray Jones is often described by colleagues and friends as “Mr London”. He is a passionate advocate for live music and theatre
which can be clearly seen by his career to date. First as Head Concierge in several top London hotels before founding Centre Stage.
In 1997 he sold the business and joined the Board at Superbreak - The UK’s leading short break operators. Once again breaking new ground, the company took cultural tourism to new levels, offering
transport, ticketing, accommodation and attractions in one simple transaction. During this period Ray served as Non Executive
Director at Visit London and as Executive Director of West End Theatre Bookings, a rapidly-growing theatre ticket agency acquired by Superbreak in 2007 and sold to Encore in June 2011. In 2012 Superbreak was sold to the travel giant Cox and Kings and Ray stepped down to join Time Out as Global Business Development Director.
As well as overseeing commercial relationships Ray developed Time Out Live and launched The Time Out Card, both offering
on-brand live experiences to readers and members. This included the hugely popular Rising Stars series discovering and presenting the best in unsigned talent at iconic London venues. Ray
stepped down from his role at Time Out in August 2017 to become founding director and CEO at Talentbanq.
He also sits on the Board at The Union Chapel – one of the coolest live music venues on the planet.
For TalentBanq website and to find events click here!