Thorns boost sales team with new appointment

Thorns Group has strengthened its team with the appointment of Sarah Forbes as Sales Executive.

Sarah will join the sales team which handles the events side of the business. Her appointment marks a return to familiar territory for Sarah as she spent a year with Thorns as a Sales Executive before leaving to raise a young family.

With over 11 years experience working in numerous positions from Operations Administrator to Sales Office Manager for Johnson Hospitality Services, Sarah has extensive knowledge of the catering and furniture hire sector.

Sarah said: “It’s great to be back within the Thorns team. The group’s position in the market has gone from strength to strength, and I’m delighted to be here at such an exciting time for the business.”

Clair Whitecross, Thorns Group Sales Director, said: “We are delighted to have Sarah back at Thorns. She has a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge of the industry. Sarah is a valuable asset to the company and her appointment underpins the recent growth of the business.”

09 December 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.

www.thorns.co.uk

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