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Run LegacyMD & Founder
May. 2022Edinburgh City, Scotland, United KingdomDeveloped from a core belief that business needs a wider lens and be more purposeful in actions that are not solely focused on revenue. We aim to improve transparency for consumers through the brands we work with and bring to the UK market. We have a long-term vision of the active performance market, ensuring that we contribute and make a difference at every opportunity. The brands we partner with have performance and sustainable credentials and at Run Legacy we are on a mission to contribute to a sustainable and transparent global community, committed to the health of the planet we crave to explore. We don’t have all the answers, we are curious to find them out and help brands, businesses and consumers be more purposeful.
Running Industry AllianceProject Development Manager
Apr. 2022 - Dec. 2023Manchester, England, United KingdomRunning Industry Alliance (RIA) is an independent national trade organisation built for the UK & Ireland Running Industry. “We exist to collectively assist our Members to drive the Running Industry forward to improve the Sport & Business of Running”. RIA is a network that brings together various sectors of the Running Industry into a continual conversation to galvanise, align, elevate, inform and advance. RIA creates an amplified voice, drives focus and purpose through a thriving community and supportive eco-system. RIA provides its Members with a spotlight for visibility and fast-track growth potential by immediate network support with like-minded fellow Members across sectors. Along with recruitment sharing opportunities, immediate industry connection potential, industry insights and peer-to-peer support, RIA creates positive energy and momentum between and for its Members of the Running Industry. RIA also offers a range of purpose-built benefits, bridges in and out of the UK, Ireland and Globally through Alliance Partnerships as well as networking opportunities for its Members. RIA Membership comes with access to the annual The Running Conference, already a highlight in the business of Running calendar. Together we are stronger Together we will grow Together we break down barriers Together we are heard as an amplified voice Together we advance the sector Together we are Running Industry Alliance Email [email protected] to apply for membership of the Running Industry Alliance, UK & IRE.
PaceUp MediaBusiness Development - Running Lead
Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2023Responsible for building and cultivating relationships and sales through lead generation, identifying key networking and partnership opportunities. Working with the PaceUp team to establish credibility and a familiarity within the running industry, both internally and externally. Defined as the first point of contact for inbound business enquiries from the running industry and ensure the relationship and customer satisfaction is nurtured from first point of contact through to review of project delivery.
2pureHead of Run & Sports at 2pure
Sep. 2018 - Apr. 2022Edinburgh City, Scotland, United KingdomAs a team we were focused on creating value for people and brands through thoughtful communication, building lasting relationships and ensuring each stakeholder in the process benefits. Uk Brand Management for : Compressport Topo Athletic goodr Knog Body Glide From wholesale and retail support to ecommerce and digital marketing, we managed and took responsibility for the complete brand representation in the UK, delivering on the big picture and the detail. Open honest conversations, collaborative working and a desire for success facilitated growth for all partners we worked with. This was and still remains a core value for my teams and myself.
Run 4 ItRetail and Customer Service Director
Dec. 2014 - Jun. 2018Edinburgh, United KingdomSole responsibility for retail strategy and operations. Leadership responsibility across the business with particular focus on Customer Service, people development and retail innovation.
Run 4 ItBusiness Manager
Feb. 2008 - Nov. 2014
Lucid NetworksCommercial Manager
Oct. 2005 - Oct. 2007Edinbugh
Legal Practice ClerksRecruitment consultant
Sep. 2002 - Sep. 2003
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