DOUGLAS Development Partnership has appointed Michelle O’Malley as the new town centre manager.
Development manager Chris Pycroft, who said he was delighted to welcome Miss O’Malley to the role, added: ‘This role is crucial in the partnership’s continuing work to make sure the town centre is re-invented, re-energised and revitalised as the role of town centres evolves to deliver an experience that goes beyond the retail.
‘Michelle is highly motivated and enthusiastic. She’s also a skilled communicator, which is especially important as a significant part of the work of a town centre manager is engaging with and inspiring local retailers, traders, businesses and many other organisations to work with the partnership on a whole raft of projects.’
Michelle, a former St Ninian’s High School student, joined the team from The Children’s Centre where she was fundraising manager.
Miss O’Malley, of Douglas, plays netball for Thompson Travel, she said: ‘I am really looking forward to the opportunity to make a huge difference in my home town and bringing some great events and initiatives to our town centre’.
Leader of Douglas Council Councillor David Christian said: ‘The economic downturn presents daunting challenges. The council looks forward to working with Michelle to turn those challenges into opportunities and create a brighter future for Douglas town centre.’