Clearview National January 2018 - Issue 194 | Page 79

MOVERS&SHAKERS PURPLEX STRENGTHENS TEAM WITH EIGHT NEW APPOINTMENTS » » PURPLEX, THE LEADING FULL- service marketing agency, has continued its rapid expansion with the appointment of eight new team members in the space of just three months. The new appointments were made throughout the business: James Phillips has become Head of Campaign Delivery, having previously gained experience as a Digital Marketing Editor; Anna Busby has joined Purplex as Customer Services Manager after working as Client Services Manager for Talking Talent; Lucas Courtney previously worked as a Digital Content Producer and is now an Account Manager at Purplex. Ed Frater also moved to Purplex from Safestyle and has become an Account Manager; Rosie Best will be drawing on the skills gained during her Cambridge University English degree in the role of PR Copywriter; and Alex Bennett – a marketing graduate from Cardiff Metropolitan University and finalist at the Future Marketer of the Year Awards – joins as Purplex’s Marketing Executive. Purplex has also expanded its online marketing division: Laura Trowbridge was recently appointed Head of SEO, Content and Social and, after graduating from UWE with a degree in journalism (and following a brief stint as a butcher!), Adam Pyke became Purplex’s Online Advertising Executive. www.purplexmarketing.com New staff appointed following expansion » » THROUGHOUT 2017 Made for Trade has expanded its workforce in all aspects of the business to manage growing demand for its products including the Global Conservatory Roof and Bi- folding doors. Following the success and expansion of the Korniche Aluminium Lantern recent strategic appointments include Rebecca Claydon and Thomas Fielding. Rebecca’s role as Client Account Manager is to support Made for Trade’s client base across all products ensuring high levels of service are maintained and develop strategies for new client relationships. Thomas is an Engineer with an automotive background working on projects demanding precision and high tolerances. These skills add to the existing design and engineering backgrounds of Bradley Gaunt, Managing Director, Ashley Gaunt, Head of Design and Chris Wann, (pictured centre) Made for Trade’s Business Manager. Chris says, “We are very excited about both appointments, it shows our continued commitment to existing and new clients alongside further investment in product development and lean manufacturing techniques to maintain and enhance operations across our product base.” Going for gold » » THE WINDOW Company (Contracts) Ltd has b