Phil Beard Evening Standard four years ago "Most Influential People" Philip Beard, 46 O2 ARENA, CEO He helped to ensure the reincarnated Millennium Dome opened with a bang this year. Beard, one of the inventors of Air Miles and a former commercial director at the London Olympic bid, has specialised in dealing with the promoters of major US sports franchises and the arena will host basketball, ice hockey and tennis in future. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23415932-sport.do And from five years ago OCOGâs Beard appointed chief executive of The O2 On 10.17.06, In Mobile, By Editor LONDON â AEG Europe has appointed Philip Beard as chief executive for The O2. The O2, formerly known as The Millennium Dome, is currently being turned into a 20,000-seater arena, with surrounding cinemas, bars, restaurants and cafes. Beard takes on his new role in December and will be responsible for commercial strategy and operational management of The O2. He will report to David Campbell, president and chief executive of AEG Europe. Beard joins The O2 from the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games where he has been director of sponsorship and marketing. He has been with LOCOG for three years. Prior to his role at LOCOG, Beard helped launch Air Miles in the UK, North America and Europe. The O2, which will also stage gymnastics and basketball during the London 2012 Olympics, is due to open next July. Source- http://www.brandrepublic.com http://wirelessfederation.com/news/person/philip-beard/
Until I hear Tony or Amit actually say 'Gianni has left the building' I will not be convinced he is actually gone..................
Doubt it, doing what? Who do you think Amit blamed for Faurlingate, I bet that was one of the reasons he resigned.
This is what the club needs now, people with the right sort of experience in the right jobs. We've had too many members of staff playing out of position for too long.
Post from LFW =========================== I went to the Press Conference by Gilligan on 14:50 - Aug 18 with 405 views Amit said Paladini not on board any more. His precise role going forward not decided - might be scouting. please log in to view this image
Decision about Paladini yet to be made apparantly although his role as CEO is over. Piece by David McIntyre http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/paladinis-six-year-reign-is-over/
"By allowing a friend of Bhatia to take the fall has Paladini finally signed his own resignation letter by accident? Even if that wasn't the case, with Phil Beard and a CV that includes turning the Dome from laughing stock into internationally recognised concert venue and the London Olympic bid"
