Advisory Board Members

Devon & Partners Advisory Board

The Devon & Partners Advisory Board brings together senior leaders from across the public sector, destination management organisations, major attractions, and key industry bodies. This diverse group provides strategic direction, insight, and sector expertise to guide the development of Devon’s visitor economy and support the ambitions of the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP).

Representing the breadth of Devon’s tourism landscape—from national parks and coastal destinations to hospitality groups, local authorities, and national agencies—the Advisory Board ensures that decision-making is informed, collaborative, and aligned with both local priorities and national standards.

Advisory Board Members:

Together, these organisations provide strategic leadership to help grow a resilient, year-round visitor economy, champion local businesses, and ensure Devon remains one of England’s most distinctive and competitive destinations.

vince flower Chair: Vince Flower – Visit Devon 

emma thomasson Emma Thomasson – Visit Exmoor

claire toze Claire Toze – Visit Exeter

anne blackham Anne Blackham – DATA

roger sell Roger Sell – River Dart Country Park

james eley James Eley – National Trust

kelly brend Kelly Brend – Brend Hotels

sally everton Sally Everton – Visit Devon CIC

carolyn custerson Carolyn Custerson – English Riviera BID Company

greg parsons Greg Parsons – Food and Drink Devon

chris shears Chris Shears – South West Devon District Council 

nick powe Nick Powe – UNESCO Geopark

carolyn cadman Carolyn Cadman – South West Water

Amanda Lumley – Visit Plymouth

Robin Tjolle – Visit England 

Jo Butler – Visit South Devon

Geri Panteva – East Devon District Council 

Sarah Jordan – North Devon/UNESCO Biosphere

Nita Jarram – SW Devon District Council

Jamie Evans – Devon County Council 

Richaes Drysdale – Dartmoor National Park

Simon Judd – Pennon Group 

Julian Gray – South West Coast Path

Dan James – Exmoor National Park

Alistair Handyside – Professional Association 

Alison Baylis – English Riviera BID Company

Amy Dugarde – Mid Devon District Council 

  • Visit Devon CIC

  • Destination Plymouth / Plymouth

  • Devon County Council

  • Visit England

  • English Riviera BID Company / Torbay

  • Visit South Devon

  • Visit Exeter / Exeter

  • Visit Exmoor

  • Dartmoor National Park Authority

  • Exmoor National Park Authority

  • Professional Association of Self-Caterers (PASC UK)

  • Food Drink Devon

  • East Devon District Council

  • Mid Devon District Council

  • North Devon Council / UNESCO Biosphere
  • Devon Association of Tourist Attractions

  • South Hams District Council

  • National Trust

  • Brend Hotels

  • English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark

  • South West Water

Contact Us

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