Meet the team at Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub... Operations Manager, Gary Thyeson.

Our fantastic team are what makes the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub such a vital place for businesses in the region. Every day, they work hard to support our ambitious SMEs and help make their future plans and visions a reality.

We're shining a spotlight on our Account Management team to celebrate their stories and share the journeys that have brought each of them to where they are today.

We recently caught up with our Operations Manager, Gary, to find out more about his role here at the Growth Hub and what he enjoys most both at work and away from the office too!

Watch the video below or on YouTube!

What do you do at the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub?

  • I'm the Operations Manager. I oversee an experienced team of account managers, driving performance and determining future strategy.

What's a unique fact about yourself?

  • I am a keen amateur cook often trying out new foods. I also took up karate again after a 30 year break!!

What 3 things to you love about your role?

  • Helping people to succeed
  • Working in a team
  • Being able to contribute to key Growth Hub strategies

What's your professional background?

  • I've worked in many roles and industries! Early on in, Automotive Engineering, then Team Management in contact centres. As well as a successful career in Sales/Account Management.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

  • "you've got to be in it, to win it…"

What's your favourite place to visit in Coventry & Warwickshire?

  • Somewhere close to home in the countryside near Stratford-upon-Avon.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learnt about the Coventry & Warwickshire Business community since joining the Growth Hub?

  • The diversity of what is made or offered both nationally and internationally by regional businesses. Also, during the COVID pandemic, the sheer tenacity and determination to, where possible, keep going and get through it!

What could you comfortably give a 30 minute presentation about, with no preparation?

  • Wow! Really?! 30 minutes?! ...Probably cooking... or, racing cars and F1!

What do you love doing outside of work?

  • Spending time with family, being outdoors, cooking and a rekindled interest in keeping fit!