Danielle Bounds

Background

About Danielle Bounds

I am a results-driven Sales Director with thirteen years of experience leading high-performing sales teams, driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships. I have expertise in developing sales strategies, optimizing processes, and exceeding targets in competitive markets both nationally and internationally. I have excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to build and inspire teams and align sales and marketing with business goals. Key Achievements • Winning the ICCA Best Marketing award in 2022. • Winning Smart Woman of the Year 2023. • Winning M & IT Personality of the year and ABPCO Outstanding contribution in 2024. • Leading ICC Wales to achieve Silver for Best UK Conference centre at the M & IT Awards for two years running in 2023 and 2024. • A Martyns Law industry ambassador lobbying to get this law passed through UK Government. • Created, shaped, and influenced the ICC Wales organisational vision and values, putting people and clients at the heart whilst delivering and maintaining a positive and sustainable Convention Centre in Wales. • Empowered a high performing team to improve commercial income, and positive industry, client and stakeholder perception whilst cultivating a culture of change and continuous improvement. • Creation of a Newport Hospitality group to raise the profile of Newport as a destination and drive revenue and regeneration into the area.