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THE STR ENTERPRISES LTD TEAM

CHRIS SANDERSON JOHN SANDERSON
MANAGING DIRECTOR CHAIRMAN

Chris has worked within his family John has extensive background in
owned hotel and leisure business, STR establishing, developing and
Enterprises Ltd, since the late 90's. managing a number of companies
including Norstead Engineering
Over the years Chris has had first- Services a company that grew to be in
hand experience in all aspects of the the top 10 UK engineering companies
business. In 1996, he helped open the with over 800 employees and a £30
company’s first venue, the Victoria million turnover.
Hotel in Bamburgh, Northumberland, a
venue the company still owns today. His other companies include
In the subsequent years, STR Norstead Leisure which later became
Enterprises Ltd and its subsidiary, Tomorrow Leisure PLC, and, more
Keeping Inn Ltd, has grown its number recently, STR Enterprises Ltd.
of venues, but always tried to keep the
family feel. He is proud to be working
alongside his Father, Mother and two
brothers as well as being surrounded
by hardworking and committed
colleagues. Chris’s responsibilities
have changed considerably from the
early days as Duty Manager and Night
porter at the Victoria Hotel, to his
current role as STR Group Managing
Director.

He is actively involved in every aspect
of the business and has a passion for
the leisure industry and the North East
region

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