APPOINTMENTS


A new role for Paul Bonnett


Lawson-West has appointed businessman Paul Bonnett as a Non-Executive Director. The move strengthens the


leadership team as the Leicestershire law firm continues to expand. Paul, former Managing


Rob White, left, and Chris Sanders


Pair find a new purpose


The latest recruit to ecommerce and digital marketing specialist and Chamber patron Purpose Media is Chris Sanders. Formerly working for Games Workshop, he has been


employed to add strategic planning and project management expertise and to improve the company’s customer service experience. Chris is a PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled


Environment) Practitioner, a Scrum (agile software development framework) Master and qualified in ISEB business analysis. He will use his knowledge to coordinate the


marketing, sales, design, development and support teams to ensure a seamless customer service. Also joining the company is Digital Account Manager


Rob White. Formerly Head of Marketing for a Derby- based global IT company, Rob is Google trained and


holds a Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma. He will help Purpose Media clients develop online


marketing strategies. Chris and Rob joining the team takes the tally of new


starters since the beginning of 2016 to seven - part of the firm’s strategic plan to grow the business through acquisition and additional services to reach a turnover of £10m by 2020. Chris manages and coaches Dronfield Town FC


Ladies first team and enjoys ice hockey and golf. He holds a British Ice Hockey record for being the


only net minder to not concede a goal across an entire weekend tournament. Rob enjoys playing golf and recently experienced


shark diving in South Africa. Rob said: “It’s quite clear to see that Purpose Media is a company that is going places.”


Director of the Phillip Leisure Group Hotel and Marina Company, now runs his own company, PSB Management Services. He works with


numerous businesses, locally and across the country, including accountants, architects and a teacher development organisation. Paul said: “I have been


working with the board at Lawson-West for the past 18 months in an advisory capacity and am delighted to take up a more formal role.” Lawson-West Commercial


Director David Heys said: “Paul is fantastic to work with and gives us clear objectives and positive advice.”


Luke Christie


Natalie Kettle Gifted recruits join the team


Business gifts and promotional merchandise specialist Pellacraft has appointed Luke Christie as Graphic Designer and Natalie Kettle as Account Coordinator. Luke, of Retford, has a BA


(Hons) in Graphic Design. He previously designed signage and vehicle livery for a sign-making company and before that created artwork for projects that included football club merchandise, scooter and skateboard designs, product packaging and advertisements for print and web. Luke said: “I am really excited


about joining Pellacraft as I feel it is a good place for me to put my skills and experience to use while also improving my knowledge and


skills set within a strong team.” Working as part of the sales


team, Natalie will liaise with customers and suppliers in order to fast track quotes and convert enquiries to sales. Natalie, of Mansfield, has an NVQ


and a degree in customer services and will be responsible for increasing sales. She has previously worked in


recruitment and also for a medical supplies company as a national account coordinator. Natalie said: “I wanted a new challenge and to build my career in a growing and exciting business. Pellacraft ticked all the boxes as a company and the role is exactly what I had been looking for.”


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