Visit Kent has announced the appointment of three new members to the organisation’s board of directors.

Adam Bryan, Director of Place, Medway Council, joins the board, replacing Richard Hicks. Richard now becomes the Chief Executive of Medway Council and was a valued member of the Visit Kent board for eight years.

Stephen Russell, Founder and Managing Director of Copper Rivet Distillery, has also been appointed following Visit Kent’s recent private sector investor election process.

Meanwhile, Jonathon Swaine, Shepherd Neame Pub’s Managing Director, has been appointed to a new private sector role and provides expertise for the hospitality sector.