
Sarah Howsen
BID Manager
Sarah went to school in Skipton before leaving for University and then to travel and lived in Australia for one year. She then returned to University and studied for a Masters Degree in Responsible Tourism Management at the University of Greenwich. She has worked in destination management for 15 years across various cities in Yorkshire. Sarah is passionate about high street regeneration and the success of Skipton.

Ivan Le Roux
Audit Committee
Baxters Food Group
Ivan worked in Skipton for over a decade and is Group Risk and Insurance Manager for Baxters Food Group. Ivan is also the President of the Skipton Chamber of Trade and Commerce and represents their interest on the Board.

Fred Maier
Events Committee
Kooky Nightclub
Hi I’m Fred Maier, I’m the Town Manager for Kooky & Pop Skipton. With over 10 years management experience in the hospitality trade, I aim to help put my expertise to use in driving Skipton forward with BID. In my free time you’ll probably catch me on Skipton Moor or any other fell I can get to run to with my trusted collie Bailey.