Bananakick recruits UK's first Olympic 2012 inspire programmer
The UK’s first London 2012 inspire programmer James Tabberer has joined BananaKick from Welcome to Yorkshire.
Tabberer has joined the sports and leisure marketing agency in Leeds as a senior account manager have spent the last two years working on Welcome to Yorkshire’s ‘Yorkshire Gold team, where he was responsible for delivering the London 2012 Inspire programme in the region.
The programme aims to offer official recognition for Games inspired projects which allow people to get involved and be part of London 2012. He was also the UK’s first Inspire programmer to be appointed by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport in June 2009.
Gary McCall, managing director of Bananakick, said: “With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games less than 18 months away James’ appointment strengthens our capability to help businesses make the most of a once in a generation opportunity. Companies are only just starting to give thought to how to benefit from London 2012 and we now have a team that has an unparalleled skill set in the North to help them do so.”
The Inspire programme offers the opportunity for individuals and organisations to be part of the London 2012 Games and is currently recruiting in the Leeds area.