WEST TOWER COUNTRY HOUSE - Key Persons


Angela Harthen - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales
Following a career in the military & domestic aircraft industry Angela has been working in the hospitality industry for over 16 years. Having worked in most areas of luxury hotels throughout her career she has specialised in sales and business development. Angela brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, along with her understanding of the true value of customer service. Angela says - It is an absolute pleasure to be working with such a dedicated team of customer service professionals, who go above and beyond, ensuring our couples have the most amazing day that they will remember forever and in such a perfect setting too.

Josie Smith

Job Titles:
  • Events Manager
Joined the team in July 2019. Josie's career in hospitality originally started within the restaurant industry. After 5 years and working her way up to management level decided she wanted to start a new challenge within the wedding industry and came to join our team at West Tower as an Events Assistant. Josie was quickly promoted to supervisor level and through her hard work and dedication has now joined our elite Event Managers team. Josie says - Joining the team at West Tower was the best decisions I have ever made. It's such a pleasure to be a part of so many peoples big day's and to work alongside such an amazing and truly dedicated team. I love making sure that everything is absolutely perfect for our couples and love guiding them through their wedding day from start to finish. I always want to ensure that the memories our couples make with us at West Tower will last them a lifetime and always make them smile every time they think back to their big day.

Kim Halliday

Job Titles:
  • Events Manager
Kim has worked in the hospitality industry for 16 years always leading from the front and always with a smile on her face. Kim is knowledgeable in every operational department, always calm and in control ensuring everything runs like clockwork for our couples on their day. Kim says - I love working with such a close-knit team and love making people happy. I understand that our couples have spent months or even years of planning their day so always want to make sure I do everything possible to ensure their day is everything they ever dreamed of and more. No two weddings are ever the same and every day is different for me, new couples, new guests, new décor and I absolutely love it!

Maria Broderick

Job Titles:
  • Wedding Co - Ordinator
With over 30 years working in Hotels across both sales and front of house departments Maria understands each and every aspect of our guests needs, she is organised, caring and completely dedicated to our couples.

Sarah Dowling

Job Titles:
  • Events Manager
  • Wedding Coordinator
Sarah has worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 25 years and gained experience in almost every aspect from Rosette fine dining, events for up to 300, housekeeping, kitchen and reception. Specialising in sales and events, Sarah brings her passion, enthusiasm and experience to the team. Sarah says - Of all the places I have worked, I have never worked with such a hard working & dedicated team of professionals as the one here at West Tower. I am so lucky to be part of it and to be doing a job I adore in the most beautiful setting, surrounded by amazing people who work tirelessly to make each & every wedding as amazing as it can possibly be. I never get tired of hearing all the plans our couples have for their big day and the absolute pleasure of helping those plans become a reality.

Stephanie Beqo

Job Titles:
  • General Manager

Stephen Sanders

Job Titles:
  • Bar Manager
Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 16 years and having been a land lord for over 10 years Stephen brings his experience, passion and knowledge to West Tower ensuring we have the best selection of products available for our couples and their guests. Stephen says - I love working with the team at West Tower, I've never worked anywhere where everyone is so completely dedicated to the guests and it really shows in how well we look after people on their special day.

Zara Abraham

Job Titles:
  • Wedding Co - Ordinator
Zara studied Event Management at University and has been lucky enough to follow her dreams for the last 10 years working in various luxury city centre properties to now work in her dream venue. Zara says - I love working with an award winning team and that we really are one big family.