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Leeds Development Event – The Met Leeds Hotel – with Sophie Chapman
15th June 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free – £20.00Join us at The Met Leeds Hotel for a development event with very special guest speaker,
Sophie Chapman, Assistant to Steven Bartlett.
All PA Hub Members can attend with our compliments or non-members can buy a pay as you go ticket.
Featured Speaker
Sophie Chapman
Assistant to Steven Bartlett
Sophie Chapman is the Assistant to Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, a British businessman, entrepreneur and tv personality on the BBC One show Dragons’ Den.
Sophie has been working alongside Steven for the past 7 years and he has recently voiced an appreciation post on social media about how important she is to him and how valuable assistants are to their executives and he does this on a regular basis. This is music to our ears for each and every hard-working dedicated assistant out there and so good to hear the profession being recognised in this way.
Sophie will be talking to us on stage in a live Q & A giving us tips and tricks on working to the highest level and being the ultimate assistant so get your questions ready!
About Sophie
Despite earliest ambitions to become a talent agent, Sophie quickly discovered her career passions belonged in the administrative / operational aspects of working life. After graduating in Entertainment Management from LIPA in 2008, her work experience spanned the likes of Sony BMG, Sky One and multiple TV, music, radio and event environments. Her breakthrough PA role was supporting musician Eliza Doolittle. After five years, Sophie opted to move home to Liverpool and accept a maternity contract for Sir Dave Brailsford of Team Sky.
Once complete, Sophie was offered a US-based role for an A-list musician until she eventually found her ‘forever role’ supporting Steven Bartlett. Steven is Founder and Former Group CEO of Social Chain; an author; podcaster; entrepreneur; and currently the youngest ever Dragon on BBC’s Dragon’s Den. Sophie has worked as Steven’s Assistant on a global scale for seven years in a private and corporate capacity.
The Met Leeds Hotel
| Opening in the late 1800’s, The Met Hotel Leeds has welcomed guests for over a century. Designed by local architects, the hotel is renowned for its Victorian terracotta facade and stone cupola taken from the city’s demolished 4th White Cloth Hall. Today, The Met Hotel Leeds is still a much-loved landmark in Leeds’ cityscape, blending the original design with contemporary interiors to create a 4-star city centre retreat. All guests have access to an on-site gym with a range of equipment to ensure you don’t need to miss a workout. The Met Hotel is also home to the Tempus Restaurant & Bar. Guests can enjoy seasonally inspired all-day dining, with menus crafted from local ingredients served in a stylish setting. Perfectly suited for weddings, meetings, and conferences in Leeds, The Met Hotel is home to 18 modern event spaces ideal for any occasion, including the famous grand ballroom. Just minutes from the train station and close to the city’s prestigious shopping area, bars and restaurants, The Met Hotel Leeds is ideally located for city breaks, business trips and events. You’ll receive a warm welcome from our friendly staff and be treated to fantastic hospitality throughout your stay with us. |
Prize Draw
We will end our night with a prize draw.
One Lucky PA will win ....
Bed and Breakfast Stay for 2 people at The Met Leeds Hotel