One of Scotland’s biggest indoor fun and food centres is ready to rock as soon as restrictions are eased.
The management team has just been expanded with two key appointments designed to boost XSite at Braehead.
Paisley Buddie Rosalind Gibson steps aboard as marketing manager.
She has held previous roles at the St Enoch Centre and Silverburn in Glasgow.
Rosalind has five years marketing experience within the fashion and retail sector.
She said: “ I look forward to when we can reopen our doors to visitors so they can get back to having some fun once again at the centre.”
Property veteran Lynne Keenan has been hired as executive director for centre operators MAPP and will oversee day-to-day running.
The complex was rebranded in December as XSite after the previous owners of the then Soar plunged into administration.
Rosalind revealed she will be focusing her efforts on the centre’s retail and leisure offering, while ensuring it continues to deliver a safe and enjoyable environment for guests to visit and remain one of Scotland’s top leisure destinations.
She said: “XSite Braehead has played a key role within the community for over 14 years and it’s fantastic to be joining the team.
“So many visitors will no doubt have fond memories of the site over the years whether that’s memories of family days out or spending time with lifelong friends.
“With community at the heart of the centre’s operation, it is my goal to continue to work closely with local suppliers and retailers to ensure Braehead, and the surrounding areas, are well represented here among the rest of our fantastic retail and leisure mix.
“I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity to support XSite Braehead through its next
phase.”
She will work closely with long-time general manager Bruce Harley.
Lynne has more than 30 years experience in property and her role is to “drive the business forward” and manage relationships with tenants.
Lynne said: “I’m delighted to have joined the team at such an exciting time, not least because the centre has just undergone such an impressive rebrand.
“The pull of the centre is geared towards a diverse mix of leisure, retail and food and drink offerings, with the allure of Scotland’s first indoor climbing centre, the country’s only indoor ski slope and an indoor ice climbing wall – to name a
few.
“I look forward to working alongside Rosalind and the centre’s knowledgeable team to continue to deliver the best possible experience for our visitors.”
