How we roll Tony Stone has risen from general manager to regional support manager at Hollywood Bowl Group. Here is his story I joined Hollywood Bowl Group as a general manager in December 2003, having spent over 12 years in the gaming industry. I wanted a role in a fast-paced, exciting company that would give me the autonomy to grow sales by delivering high operating standards and motivating a team to provide an exceptional customer experience. Hollywood Bowl Group was a natural fit. The company's development programmes are second-to-none. I was selected for the senior leadership development programme, which helped me to refine my skills, made me understand my strengths and weaknesses. As a result Hollywood Bowl Group's development is second-tonone. I started as general manager and am now responsible for 11 centres outstanding leadership, operational and business development support to general managers and their teams. The continued growth of the region's profitability and continued alignment of the company's ways of working are key parts of my role. I love meeting people in our business as they're the ones who shape the company. We're always looking for an opportunity for expansion - I'm proud to be part of a company that is leading the industry. of internal development, I got my dream job as a regional support manager. I'm now responsible for 11 centres in the south-west. My role is to provide bowlingcareers.co.uk/apply with James Caan THINKING OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Let James Caan show you the way to success ONLINE NOW! your busines smagazine.c o.uk J&C Original Bowling Company 1/2 jw3.indd 99 24/11/2017 16:06