March 13, 2020 3.27 pm This story is over 48 months old

Visit Lincoln CEO steps down, interim appointed

Charlotte Goy is now interim CEO

Visit Lincoln CEO Mike Timson has resigned from his post after only six months in the role. No reason has been given for his sudden departure.

Charlotte Goy, Director of PR and Marketing, is now the interim CEO while the recruitment process will begin.

Mark Hollingworth, Chair of Visit Lincoln, said: “Mike Timson has resigned as CEO of Visit Lincoln and we wish him all the best in the future. On behalf of the board I would like to thank Mike for his work.”

Charlotte Goy is now the Visit Lincoln Interim CEO. Photo: VL CIC

He added: “Tourism in the city and county is growing year-on-year and Visit Lincoln will continue to champion this sector at every level. Charlotte Goy, Director of PR and Marketing, will step up to Interim CEO to lead the business and the team.

“Our commitment to continue building Visit Lincoln into a leading destination management organisation remains strong, and the board remain confident about future activity with tourism partners and stakeholders across Greater Lincolnshire.”