Clearview National October 2016 - Issue 179 | Page 84
MOVERS&SHAKERS
Expert Team Expands
»»ERA HAS FURTHER
strengthened its key account
management team with the
appointment of Colleen Rouse
and Matt Elener. Both Colleen
and Matt join the business in
response to “significant” business
growth in 2016.
Paul Reid, Group Sales
Director, comments on the
contribution Colleen and Matt
will bring to ERA customers:
“Colleen and Matt are both
dynamic operators – they
have extensive experience in
other challenging areas of the
construction sector. We need
strong, expert people in this
business and Colleen and Matt
are already making a significant
impact.”
Both Colleen and Matt
have held senior key account
management positions in their
previous roles and bring a fresh
perspective to ERA. As Matt
Elener comments: “ERA is a
fantastic business, I’m impressed
by the speed and pace that we
make things happen for our
Colleen Rouse ERA
customers.” Similarly, Colleen,
who has held board-level
positions in a range of building
materials businesses, is very
much in tune with the needs of
her customers. She says: “I’ve
worked both sides of the table
Matt Elener ERA
from a negotiation perspective
and I think this gives me a unique
perspective. I’m really looking
forward to working with ERA’s
key account customers and
helping to further develop and
shape these relationships.”
WELL-KNOWN INDUSTRY FIGURE APPOINTED
»»BI-FOLD SPECIALIST,
TWR Bifolds, has appointed a
new Northern Sales Manager
as it continues on its impressive
growth trajectory. The
appointment follows exponential
growth at the family-run firm,
which is now manufacturing on
average 60 aluminium bi-folds
per week.
Jacky Black is a well-known
industry figure with more than
15 years’ experience in the
industry and previously worked
at Roto Frank as Sales Manager.
In her new role, Jacky will be
using her industry knowledge
and sales experience to promote
the benefits of TWR and its
aluminium bi-fold doors.
Managing Director, Terry
Richardson, says TWR has
further plans for growth and
the new appointment will help
them achieve this. He said: “I’m
delighted to welcome Jacky
to the team, who will work
alongside Gillian Coldwell
who joined last year. More
and more installers are looking
NEW MD FOR FULL SERVICE AGENCY
»»IN A MOVE TO
consolidate the next growth
period, Lucia Di Stazio has been
appointed Managing Director of
MRA Marketing.
Founder, Mike Rigby, who
becomes CEO and plans to
maintain a daily presence in
the business, explains: “We’ve
come a long way in the 25 years
since we began and have built
a solid reputation in building
materials, construction and
home improvement markets.
The business is continually
evolving and moving forward so
it’s timely that at this significant
milestone, we put in place the
foundations of a strong and
sustainable future.”
Lucia has been with the
business for 19 years, starting
in MRA’s research arm and
heading up the division. She
has spearheaded MRA’s PR and
Marketing operation for the last
10 years. “Lucia’s considerable
ability to react to market
trends and convert insights and
intelligence into proven brand-
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building strategies ensures
MRA’s future growth is in
excellent hands,” adds Mike.
“MRA is a true full service
agency with a growing team
and ambitious goals,” adds
Lucia. “We attract and work
with customers who share our
appetite for growth. We’re
entering an exciting phase and
it’s one that I am extremely
proud to lead.”
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to capitalise on the lucrative
sales opportunities offered
by premium products, such
as aluminium bifolds, in the
domestic market. In particular,
we are seeing overwhelming
demand for coloured products
and she will focus on promoting
our premium colour service for
aluminium bi-folds.”
Jacky comments: “I’m excited
to be joining a business that is
doing so well and is also keen to
keep investing in its growth and
development.”