New recruit set to bolster Thorns’ teamThorns Group has further strengthened its operations in the North and Midlands by recruiting Debbie McGifford as Regional Business Development Manager. Debbie has over 20 years of experience in the sales field and has previously held positions as Business Development Manager for a number of high-profile organisations such as the Table Linen Company, Lexmark International and Shields Environmental Plc. Clair Whitecross, Thorns Group Sales Director, said: “Debbie is a valuable asset to the company and her wealth of sales and events experience will help to further strengthen the group’s position in the market.” As part of the team, Debbie will develop new business from Thorns’ Birmingham and Manchester offices. Debbie said: “Taking Thorns forward presents an exciting challenge for me and I am enormously excited about the future. My appointment will underpin the company’s significant growth over the last few years. Combined with a great team and a wide range of equipment, this gives us a great opportunity to take the business from strength to strength.” 17 April 2009 About Thorns Group:Thorns Group is the UK's premier independent supplier of equipment, services and expertise to the events, exhibitions and conference sectors. With operations in London, Birmingham and Manchester, the group acts as a single-source supplier through four specialist divisions - Thorns Furniture and Catering Hire, Camden Exhibition Services and Classic Technical Services. It can meet every furniture and catering equipment requirement, whether clients are seeking tables, chairs, office furniture and bespoke furnishings or the finest china, cutlery, silverware, glassware and linen. Thorns Group also offers designer floral arrangements, electrical fittings and power supplies, plasma screens, carpeting and specialist flooring. MEDIA CONTACT: PAUL SMITH ASSOCIATES
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Debbie McGifford, Thorns Group's new Regional Business Development Manager
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