The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire March Edition 2013 | Page 6

APPOINTED New appointment at GWP Packaging Wessex Chambers goes all “Oh là là” Cricklade-based GWP Packing has further boosted its sales team with the appointment of Ian Wilmer. Ian has more than 10 years’ experience in sales roles with businesses in the region. He will be focusing on growing GWP’s customer base in the Bristol and M5 region, and introducing existing customers to the full range of GWP products available from the newly expanded GWP Group. Ian said: “It’s great to be working for such an interesting packaging business that has such ambitious plans for the future. The recent introduction of GWP’s new Correx Division gives me opportunity to sell the full range of GWP Group products from across all GWP’s divisions as well as to expand GWP’s corrugated business into a wider geographic region”. Wessex Chambers of Commerce have welcomed 20 year old, French student Jordan Pelleau to the team on a work experience placement. Jordan, from Brittany, France, is studying for a HNC in Business at Wiltshire College in Chippenham. “I recommend more students take part in international work experience placements. They’re invaluable.” There are 27 French students participating in the partnership between the University of Laval, France and Wiltshire College. Jordan will be supporting the Wessex Chambers team by producing marketing and events collateral. Jordan said “I’m really enjoying my placement so far. BLUE SKIES AHEAD FOR NEW TELEMARKETING BUSINESS My English is improving all the time and I’m learning some key skills too. I recommend more students take part in international work experience placements. They’re invaluable.” Before joining the Chamber Jordan took part in another work experience placement in Shanghai, China. In this role he worked on finding customer prospects in Europe for a Chinese handbags manufacturer. This also formed part of his HND in International Trade. the future is yours to see... A new telemarketing business has launched in the County, BlueSky Revenue Generation. Lou Johnson, a lady well known on the local networking circui Ё