Annual Report 2015 | Page 27

Looking to the future This new year promises to be a year rich in opportunities for growth. In particular, it is anticipated that the expansion of non-household retail competition in the UK water industry in 2017 will create opportunities for Echo across all service areas. Through our focus on pursuing opportunities to add new clients, continuing to expand the services provided to existing clients and the ongoing process of identifying and acquiring businesses aligned with our strategy and which add value to our client base, we expect to see a period of sustained growth across our three core business areas. To support this, Echo has strengthened the sales and marketing team and put in place a renewed strategy to establish our brand in sectors which offer opportunities for long-term growth. Proud to be a member of the Institute of Customer Service 25 Annual Report 2015 and one UK National Contact Centre award. We also joined the Institute of Customer Service, the UK’s independent professional body for customer service, a further indication of our ongoing commitment to deliver exceptional customer experiences on behalf of our clients.