Rachel Williamson
Business Growth Adviser - North Northumberland
01670 719 910
07494 320917
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Rachel has a passion for helping businesses in the North East to develop and grow. After working in the tourism sector in Northumberland for several years, with experience in sales, business development and marketing. Rachel will be the first point of contact for businesses in the North Northumberland area and her expertise is available to all businesses in Northumberland.
Emma Giazitzoglu
Business Growth Adviser - South East Northumberland
07908 906317
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Emma is equipped with business development and commercial acumen skills. Emma was involved in the iNorthumberland programme, has worked in large commercial organisations and also a FTSE 100 wealth management company. Emma is the first point of contact for South East Northumberland.
Lesley Gordon
Business Growth Adviser - North Northumberland
07811 020932
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Lesley is dedicated to enabling businesses in the North East to grow and thrive. She brings experience in the delivery of Recruitment and Marketing strategy and planning, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement projects, Customer Acquisition and Retention, Business Development and Support, HR and workforce planning. Lesley was involved with Tyne & Esk LEADER in securing funds for a range of rural businesses and has worked for global Universities, public organisations and private financial and manufacturing companies. Lesley is the first point of contact for West Northumberland.
Lucy Evermore
Programme Manager
01670 528 478
07984 199830
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Lucy is the ERDF Programme Manager responsible for the successful management and delivery of Business Northumberland. Lucy is an experienced Programme Manager and has been managing the Business Northumberland since its start in 2015, prior to that she managed the successful delivery of the iNorthumberland business support programme. The programme supported over 300 businesses and created jobs in the local area. Lucy has been with Advance Northumberland for 7 years and prior to this managed a range diverse localization projects from receipt to delivery, for a wide range of high profile international and UK-based clients.
Lois Brentnall
ERDF Compliance Officer
01670 719 917
07795 882069
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Lois has a background in Business Development and Project Management and previously worked for Carillion and British Gas, developing energy efficiency programmes and managing the customer journey from lead receipt through to claim.
Heather Newton
Marketing and Events Coordinator
01670 528 453
07966 326753
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Heather is responsible for planning and organising Business Northumberland events. As well as development of the website, social media presence and developing programme related marketing material.
Heather has a background in events management and previously worked for an accountancy firm.
