Jo draws on years of experience having worked previously for Allders, House of Fraser, the Home Office and over the past 18 years with Centrale Shopping Centre.
In her new role as Chair, Jo brings a wealth of experience to help navigate the challenges currently facing the town centre and with the support of the board of directors and executive team, will endeavour to identify and deliver the opportunities for our business community to thrive once more.
Serving the needs and interests of the business community and the 500 businesses we represent is at the heart of everything Croydon BID does, with all projects and services delivered aimed at making a real difference to our town, enriching and enlivening the environment, improving its appeal, and helping businesses to succeed.
Croydon BID is committed to delivering for the business community as part of its membership-approved business plan 2022-2027, with a particular emphasis on improving the safety and security, as well as the look and feel of our town centre.
The vision, led by Joanne Bailey as Chair of the Board of Directors, is for Croydon to be one of the most vibrant, sustainable, welcoming, and culturally diverse locations in south London in which to do business, work, live and visit.
Joanne Bailey officially takes up her new position as Chair of Croydon BID, having served as the Vice Chair for two years, on Wednesday 31st May 2023, succeeding Darren Hockaday.
