Arsenal Football Club has appointed Russell Bodycomb as its new head of hospitality.
Bodycomb has a hospitality career spanning more than two decades, having trained with Trusthouse Forte, and including stints at Kempton racecourse, Thistle and Guoman hotels. Before joining Arsenal, Bodycomb was general manager at the New Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London.
In his new role he will be in charge of match-day hospitality and events facilities at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, which picked up a Visit London award last year for best meetings and events venue.
By Daniel Thomas