Who's who at Gatwick Diamond Business;
Jeff Alexander
Chief Executive
jeff@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com
@gdbizjeff1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-alexander-50939a11/
I was delighted to become Chief Executive of Gatwick Diamond Business in October 2018. My background is in economic development and business support, and I have worked extensively in the Gatwick Diamond which has also been my home for over 30 years.
I lead a professional and committed team dedicated to providing the support and services our members value to help sustain and grow their businesses.
I work closely with our Executive Council, chaired by Anya Ledwith, comprising experienced business people who help identify and champion the needs of our members and provide guidance to me and my team to ensure that we deliver the best possible service to members.
I look forward to getting to know our members, prospective members and partners over the coming months.
Sally Brown
Office & Events Manager
sally@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com
@gdbizsally
07740 211315
After five years of looking after Membership Recruitment & Retention for gdb, I am really excited to have moved in to the new role of Office & Events Manager.
My responsibilities include assisting our Chief Executive in the smooth running of gdb, organising the Events programme, managing operational & administrative functions and providing leadership, motivation and support to the team here at gdb.
I look forward to playing my part in the growth and continued success that the gdb Membership brings to the Gatwick Diamond and to the Business Community.
Shelby Beeden
Marketing and Events Assistant
shelby@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com
@gdbevents
07918 562248
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shelbybeeden
In my first year at gdb I completed my Apprenticeship in Business Administration where I showed a real interest in Event Management. I am now the Marketing & Events Assistant where my role is to assist the planning, delivery and follow up of events and to support this with marketing.
I look forward to planning and delivering events for our members & non-members to enjoy, and hope to meet you at one soon!
Mandi Lloyd
Membership Development Executive
mandi@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com
@gdbmembership
07921 092696
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mandi-lloyd-917436b2
As the Membership Development Executive, my main purpose is to support the day to day needs of existing members along with potential new joiners.
Retaining and recruiting is fundamental to the gdb Membership!
I source potential new members through various avenues, for example, I like to attend other people’s events (invitations always welcome!).
It is also great to receive referrals from current members. So if you think of any clients or contacts that might benefit from getting involved and I will happily meet with them to discuss the commercial benefits our Membership can bring.
Additionally, I welcome the opportunity of meeting with current members to discuss how to get the best from their membership.
Providing excellent Customer Service is the essence of my role so please do contact with any questions you have and I will be on hand to help!
Bryony Bland
Marketing and Membership Assistant
bryony@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com
@gdbmembership
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bryonybland
After completing my apprenticeship at gdb, I am now in my new role as Marketing and Membership Assistant working with our Membership Development Executive to support the needs of the members on a daily basis.
My role consists of marketing the membership services we have to offer, planning ways we can better target our services to suit our ever growing and diverse membership, business directory updating and social media planning.
I'm looking forward to continuing to aid the growth of the gdb Membership while growing my business connections in the ever expanding Gatwick Diamond.
Durain Hussain
Membership, Marketing & Events Apprentice
durain@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com
@gdbevents @gdbmembership
https://www.linkedin.com/in/durain-hussain-46a874169/
After completing my A-Levels, I decided I wanted to take the route of an Apprenticeship, and Gatwick Diamond Business had a great opportunity for me. I decided to apply, and now I am the new Apprentice for gdb.
My role is to provide support to the Membership, Marketing and Events Programme by assisting and inputting information onto the database, maintaining, researching, designing, creating, and to ensure that the office is running smoothly.
I hope to not only use my skills I already have, but to pick up more and be a part of the growth and blossoming journey that gdb will have.