INVEST IN DERBY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Inward Investment Executive
MEET THE TEAM Adam Rodgers Joined Marketing Derby: August 2021 Job Title: Inward Investment Executive Born and raised in Derbyshire. I studied leisure and tourism, after which I moved into the travel industry working in both leisure and corporate travel management. I have an affinity with Derby and Derbyshire, am extremely proud of where I am from, and the pro-active strides forward this great city and county has made over the years. There really is no place like home. Q&A with Adam You'll find me… As the newest member of the Marketing Derby team, you can find me listening, researching, note taking, meeting and networking with new investors, and the fantastic existing business communities. I'm currently working on… Learning, researching and visiting the vast investment opportunities available within Derbyshire. My favourite inspirational quote… "Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it." - Winston Churchill My hidden Derbyshire gem is… Brassington Village - quaint, unspoilt village in a backdrop of the rolling Derbyshire hills. With the added bonus of an award-winning public house! What I bring to the team… Positivity and with a vast career in customer service, I bring a chirpy, can-do customer first attitude, with a wealth of pro Derbyshire passion.
Job Titles:
- General Manager at Derbion
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Inward Investment Executive
MEET THE TEAM Amy Burton Joined Marketing Derby: October 2020 Job Title: Inward Investment Executive I am Derby born and bred; raised in the south of the county and now residing in the city. University and travel could only keep me away for so long before settling here to start a career in property and raise a family. I love being able to advocate for and actively promote my brilliant city on an official basis. Q&A with Amy You'll find me… Talking. A lot. And being perpetually excited by the people I meet, doing the most brilliant things, for the benefit of our place. I'm currently working on… Making worthwhile and productive connections between people, businesses and properties. My favourite inspirational quote… ‘Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' Ruth Bader-Ginsburg My hidden Derby gem is… The Derby Beach; a pocket-sized beach on the edge of Darley Park with weir views, looking across to Darley Abbey Mills. The perfect place to picnic, watch the local wildlife and skim some stones. What I bring to the team… A wealth of property experience and knowledge mainly from the Residential Lettings sector; a heap of connections and a persistent smile.
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Marketing & Comms Manager
MEET THE TEAM Andrew Lowe Joined Marketing Derby: August 2008 Job Title: Marketing & Comms Manager I'm Derby born and bred and after studying and developing my career in the East Midlands, my home city always stood out as a family-friendly place - my family and I love it here! Q&A with Andrew You'll find me… Ensuring that our work promoting Derby to attract investment is represented positively in a wide variety of media - primarily through the design of printed collateral and film. You might also find me working to produce presentations for our various promotional online events I'm currently working on… Developing an exciting package of advertising opportunities for our highly-respected eShot to boost profile and support business growth - distributed three times a week. In addition, we have limited advertising space in our business magazine, Innovate, printed four-times a year. Please get in touch if you are interested in any of these opportunities. My favourite inspirational quote… "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill My hidden Derby gem is… Derby's incredible variety of running routes across the city, from beautiful riverside paths to picturesque parks. What I bring to the team… A sense of calm and a talent for witty photoshopped birthday cards for the team.
Job Titles:
- General Manager for Electrical - Controls and Instrumentation at Rolls Royce
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the View Our Board of Directors
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Inward Investment Executive
MEET THE TEAM Christopher Tebbs Joined Marketing Derby: July 2021 Job Title: Inward Investment Executive I was born in Surrey and moved to Derby in 2017, via a 17 year stay in Ireland! I moved to the city to study Digital Marketing at the University of Derby after attending one of their compelling Open Days. Right from the off, I knew Derby was for me! From the city centre offer to the beautiful backdrop of the Peak District, I believe Derby is the complete package and that is why I'm proud to call it my home. Q&A with Christopher You'll find me… As a new member of the Marketing Derby team, you'll find me soaking up as much information as possible about the city and the county, as well as attending events and meetings to help promote Derby and Derbyshire and work with businesses looking to locate here. I'm currently working on… Learning the ropes of the Inward Investment Executive role and attempting to decode the many acronyms used in everyday conversations! My favourite inspirational quote… "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Dr. Seuss My hidden Derbyshire gem is… The many beautiful walks and green spaces located all over Derby and Derbyshire. In fact, it's hard to choose just one! Whether it's exploring the grounds of Elvaston Castle or meandering your way through Darley Park, nature is never more than a stone's throw away! What I bring to the team… A passion for all things sports and a love of terrible dad jokes!
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- Partner at Reed Smith LLP
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- Director of City Development
Director of City Development and Growth at Derby City Council (
Co-Opted)
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- Partner at Geldards Law Firm
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- Partner at Smith Partnership
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Digital Marketing Executive
MEET THE TEAM Giovan Hayer Joined Marketing Derby: September 2022 Job Title: Digital Marketing Executive Derby born and raised. I studied my Masters in Marketing Management at the University of Derby. Forever proud of the developments in projects and proactive nature of our city striving for greatness. From manufacturing to marketing, technology to transport and healthcare to housing - watch this space! Q&A with Giovan You'll find me… Being the newest member, you will find me conducting extensive research, networking and promoting the latest Derby news and trends via various digital channels. I'm currently working on… Building eShots which showcase the many business successes and investments across Derby and Derbyshire. Editing and updating the latest news on our website to feature the latest Bondholder good news stories. Have a read! Inspirational quote… "The future belongs to those who prepare for it today" - Malcolm X Hidden gem… The newly refurbished ‘secret garden' at Cardinal Square - was able to witness this at my first Bondholder event and was fascinated by the design of the courtyard. Also enjoyed playing table tennis and channelling my inner Tiger Woods on the putting green. What I bring to the team… Current marketing knowledge and awareness across various digital platforms. A good sense of humour, a big smile and a passion for creative ideas.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Managing Director of Marketing Derby
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Head of Investment
MEET THE TEAM Kathryn Allen Joined Marketing Derby: July 2012 Job Title: Head of Investment Having grown up coming to Derby as my local city and exploring the stunning Derbyshire countryside on my doorstep, it is great to now be showcasing the city and county's offer to others. Q&A with Kathryn You'll find me… Heading up the inward investment service, making sure our operations are joined up and convincing others that Derby and Derbyshire is worth a look. I'm currently working on… A range of short-term investor requirements alongside longer terms plans for attracting investment to the city and county. My favourite inspirational quote… "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller, 1986 My hidden Derbyshire gem is… The cutting garden at Chatsworth House. What I bring to the team… Dictionary corner! Grammar and punctuation checks are always thrown in for free…
Job Titles:
- Liberal Democrats Leader at Derby City Council ( Co - Opted )
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Commercial Development Manager
MEET THE TEAM Lindsey Hatfield Joined Marketing Derby: December 2012 Job Title: Commercial Development Manager Managing our Bondholder scheme, which involves visiting companies, helping people make connections across Derby's business community and planning events. Q&A with Lindsey You'll find me… Talking. A lot. And being perpetually excited by the people I meet, doing the most brilliant things, for the benefit of our place. I'm currently working on… We have an abundance of knowledge and expertise in all different fields within our business community, and I am busy making introductions and finding out who the best person might be to answer queries or offer guidance. My favourite inspirational quote… "She believed she could, so she did!" My hidden Derby gem is… Darley Abbey Wines owned by Nichol and Andy in Darley Abbey Mills. What I bring to the team… The inside track on what is happening in Derby's business scene - and the stuff that seems to only happen to me!
Job Titles:
- Finance Director at Bloc Digital
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- Managing Director of Bustler Market
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Press and PR Executive
MEET THE TEAM Robin Johnson Joined Marketing Derby: October 2020 Job Title: Press and PR Executive I was born in Derby and grew up in a village just outside the city. I went to university in London before returning to Derby to work as a reporter at the Derby Telegraph. I worked at the newspaper for 23 years, the majority of which was spent as business editor - a role in which I won several national and regional awards. Q&A with Robin You'll find me… Bringing you all the latest news about our brilliant Bondholders and shining a light on why Derby and Derbyshire is a great place to do business and invest in. I'm currently working on… Our thrice weekly news eshots, which go out to all our Bondholders, my monthly Friday Morning Takeaway column, which gives my slant on the stories making the headlines, our monthly Invest in Derby and Derbyshire eshots, which give an insight into the deals being done - and special eshots about Marketing Derby's activities and events. My favourite inspirational quote… "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill My hidden Derby gem is… There are so many hidden gems among the business communities of Derby and Derbyshire - fantastic companies doing incredible things, driven by inspiring individuals and teams. After 25 years of writing about businesses in the area, I'm still discovering new ones! What I bring to the team… A passion for my home city, a determination to serve our Bondholders as best I can with business news coverage - and a slight raising of the average age of the Marketing Derby team!
Job Titles:
- Member of the View Our Board of Directors
- Corporate Administration Officer
MEET THE TEAM Sarah McAllister Joined Marketing Derby: June 2019 Job Title: Corporate Administration Officer Originally from Lincoln I moved to Derby over 20 years ago and am proud to call it my home. The warmth of the people and the beautiful villages of Derbyshire make it a really special place to live and work. Q&A with Sarah You'll find me… Supporting the Marketing Derby team with all office activities across the breadth of the company and welcoming you at the next Bondholder event. I'm currently working on… All things office related (although remotely!), and making sure you all receive our "NEW" edition of Innovate magazine. My favourite inspirational quote… "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" - Martin Luther King My hidden Derbyshire gem is… The lovely walk to Trent Lock, the surroundings are so peaceful, where the Lock meets the river Trent is my favourite spot, I like nothing more than to sit and watch the wildlife, or in the summer enjoy a picnic or a drink at one of the many pubs or tearooms. What I bring to the team… Hopefully a sense of humour on a rainy day to brighten it up.
Job Titles:
- Director, Steve Hall Communications
Job Titles:
- Owner of Essential Print Services