Exeter Lives: Karime Hassan

Name: Karime Hassan, Chief Executive & Growth Director for Exeter City Council.

How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

Strategic, positive, committed, passionate, enthusiastic

How would you describe Exeter in 5 words?

Beautiful, vibrant, proud, historic, positive

What brought you to Exeter?

To take up the post of Head of Planning Services

Which part of Exeter or the surrounding area is home?

Honiton

What is your favourite place in Exeter?

The Canal and Quay

What is your favourite Exeter event?

Lammas Fair

What was the last live performance you saw in Exeter and where did you see it?

Lonnie Liston Smith at the Phoenix

Favourite place to eat out in or near Exeter?

It changes every month.  This month it is The Cosy Club.

Best coffee in town?

Devon Coffee, Queen Street

Favourite pub?

I don’t have one

Favourite locally produced food or drink?

Sourdough bread from the Real Food Store, Paris Street  

Favourite shop?

Reiss

Favourite shopping area?

Gandy Street

Exeter Chiefs or Exeter City?

It would be like choosing between my daughters, can’t do it.

Beach or moors?

Beach

What or where is Exeter's best kept secret?

The view of the Cathedral City from Debenhams Cafe

What one change would you like to see in Exeter?

Redevelopment of the bus and coach station site

Who is your local hero or heroine?

Sir Steve Smith

Do you belong to any local clubs or societies?

David Lloyds

What are you up to next?

Seeing Exeter Chiefs thump my home City Cardiff Blues

Karime is responsible for the strategic direction of Exeter City Council and leads on the city-wide Exeter Vision Partnership as well as the Exeter Community Safety Partnership and coordinates the work of his service portfolio - Deputy Chief Executive; City Development; Housing and Contracts; Economy; Public Realm; Environment and Customer Access.

We welcome input from everyone. So if you work, rest and play in Exeter and want to take part in our survey, why not get in touch at - natalie@thedailyuk.com