Alex Brannen

As Communications Manager, Alex is responsible for ensuring that the Reading economic success story is shared and understood widely. Alex is the lead for REDA’s media relations, supporting a wide range of stakeholders to drive footfall into the town centre, as well as promoting greater Reading as a great place to live, work or locate a business.

Wearing his other hat, Alex also champions the town’s tourism strategy. Working closely with key partners such as Reading Borough Council, the Great West Way and Tourism South East, Alex makes sure Reading is on the map as a place to visit. He also runs the Reading Tourism Group, giving our town centre hospitality businesses the opportunity to get involved with Reading projects as well as networking.

Alex’s favourite thing about Reading: 
Reading has a great arts scene; everything from theatre in unusual spaces to a vibrant live music scene, more choirs than you can possibly imagine, comedy nights, an indie cinema, museums, artist collectives, professional and amateur theatre companies, a long summer of festivals and more varieties of dance than you could ever want to learn. Not surprising for a place with links to Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, Ricky Gervais and most recently Banksy!
Contact:
alex.brannen@reading.gov.uk
07860 779166