TITANIC Belfast, recently named as the world’s leading tourist attraction, has appointed Judith Owens as chief executive in succession to Tim Husbands.
As its director of operations and deputy chief executive since 2012, she has been fundamental to the success of the award-winning tourist attraction looking after all front of house operations, including ticketing, events and the visitor experience, as well as recruitment, facilities management, learning and outreach programmes.
Alongside leading the operation of all signature events at Titanic Belfast, including BBC Sports Personality of the Year red carpet event, MTV Sounds and BBC Proms in the Park, Judith has also been integral in the business’ commercial development to include the operation of SS Nomadic and the Titanic Exhibition Centre.
Prior to her role at Titanic Belfast, she was head of operations and house manager at the Waterfront & Ulster Hall for 14 years, and she is regarded as one of the UK’s most experienced and established operational venue management professionals.
Conal Harvey, deputy chairman of Titanic Belfast Ltd, said: “We are delighted to appoint Judith as chief executive. She has been fundamental to our development over the last six years and has a wealth of strategic and operational knowledge.
"She is uniquely placed to lead Titanic Belfast’s strong management team into the next phase of our company’s development.
"We have ambitious plans to develop Titanic Belfast and its related activities so that it continues to be recognised as a world leader in tourism, and we know her experience will prove invaluable.”
Judith said: “Having been at the forefront of Titanic Belfast’s development, I’m proud of everything it has achieved in its first five years, resulting in it being crowned the world’s leading tourist attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
"I’m delighted to be appointed to the role of chief executive and look forward to delivering in the next stage of the company’s development. Rest assured, we will continue to deliver our five star and world-class standards to visitors and clients alike.”
