59club has announced the appointment of Lee Mathew Waggott as European general manager representing clubs and resorts across Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece. With nearly 15 years industry experience gained during time with Yas Links Abu Dhabi, European Tour Destinations and The London Club, Waggott will support the region driving customer service and sales performance across properties.
Waggott is no stranger to the 59club model, as before joining, he played an instrumental role in developing the customer journey at Yas Links, with the venue recognised at the 2022 MEA Service Excellence Awards winning Golf Agronomy Team of the Year, Golf Operations Team of the Year and 59club MEA’s Ultimate Resort of the Year. All at a time when Yas Links hosted the 2022 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships.
Having used and experienced what 59club can do first hand as a customer, Waggott will combine his energy and passion to explore different visions to support venues in the region following 59club’s Measure, Train, Support, Reward mantra.
