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Hampshire and Isle of Wight
BRANCH TEAM MEMBERS
The current branch team members are as follows:
Nick Hitchcock-Spencer MCIM, Chartered Marketer (Branch Chair)
Nick has over 19 years’ experience in a marketing B2B and B2C environment
within the office supplies industry. He has been involved in many aspects of
marketing, with strong emphasis on creative and print production - working for
Niceday Ltd, WH Smith Business Supplies and Guilbert UK. Nick currently
works for Office Depot as a member of the media and print team, with
responsibility for planning print production.
Carolyn Lewis Studying Member (Branch Secretary)
Since joining the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) in 2009, Carolyn
has taken on all aspects of marketing, including the UK Maritime Charities
helpline, Seafarer Support. She works on a variety of projects to promote
maritime charities both in and outside the sector, and offers marketing
support to the Board’s constituent members. Prior to joining the Board,
Carolyn worked in the maritime industry in a variety of roles including a
cadetship with CP Ships and a Ships Agent for Graypen GP Shipping.
Carolyn’s interest in marketing made her decide to study for a CAM Diploma
in Marketing Communications, which she completed in June 2012.
John Mc Gilveray Studying Member (Communications Officer)
John is Marketing Manager for Beals Estate Agents & Surveyors Ltd and is
responsible for the marketing activities across its 11 branches. His
background includes over five years’ experience within financial services and
he has been involved with digital marketing for over three years. Beals had
previously never employed anyone in a marketing position and, since John's
arrival, they have introduced new CRM systems, implemented a customer
relationship team and developed the overall marketing strategy. John is
currently studying CIM marketing qualifications with the aim of reaching
Chartered Marketer status.
Pravin Champaneria MCIM, Chartered Marketer (Vice Chair)
Pravin has over 15 years’ marketing experience working at senior
management level heading up the marketing organisation for global
companies across USA/Asia and EMEA. Pravin has a proven B2B track
record and possesses strong strategic, commercial and product
management experience in high technology industries including broadcast
TV, cable, satellite communications, IT and broadband distribution networks.
Pravin has a keen interest in helping young SMEs align their marketing
activities to take products to market successfully. He also holds an MBA.
Julie Flower
Julie Flower is an experienced marketer for BST; a safety consulting company
that partners with clients globally to reduce workplace exposure to injury. Julie
is skilled in all aspects of the marketing mix, driving visibility for BST
throughout the EMEA region. Previously for BST, Julie ran numerous multilanguage client conferences, executive dinners and similar events throughout
Europe and the Middle East. Julie began her career with ICI Paints initially as
a research chemist completing a significant project for JCB, and subsequently
as a technical adviser and technical sales professional. Julie holds a degree
in English and History from Reading University and is an active member of
CIM and of IOSH.
Liz Rushall MCIM, Chartered Marketer (Sponsorship/Events)
Liz Rushall is a consultant in strategic marketing, brand management,
business development, sports marketing and communications, and runs
Rushall Partnership with her husband, who is a professional sports coach. As
a former member of the British Olympic sailing squad, she transfers the
mental skills and discipline required to reach the top in sport to her approach
to business and marketing. Through her work, she has extensive connections
in professional yacht racing and the marine equipment trade and has a track
record of building successful brands both in and outside this sector. She has
been a member of CIM for 20 years, served on the Hampshire and Isle of
Wight branch committee for three years, and is currently Chairman of the
Participation and Membership Committee for sailing’s national governing
body, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), and a member of the RYA
Council.
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Israr Jan-Parker MCIM, Chartered Marketer (Women in Business
Officer)
Israr is currently a senior lecturer and course leader for Fashion Management
with Marketing at Southampton Solent University. Israr's key research
interests include employability, fashion and anthropology, and brand
personality (mainly luxury brands). Her commercial experience includes
director of her own business specialising in Strategic Marketing Management
services; advisor and researcher to international architects/builders
specialising in hotel complexes; and project management across a range of
business sectors. Israr has been a Chartered Marketer for 12 years.
Roger Byatt FCIM, Chartered Marketer
Roger Byatt was educated at Aberystwyth University and took CIM
qualifications as a path into marketing. He later took a Masters degree in
Marketing. His business background includes senior appointments as
Marketing Manager for Britannia Building Society, Head of Marketing Strategy
with Barclays, and Research and Information Manager for the London Stock
Exchange. He has also worked for some leading consultancy organisations in
marketing strategy and customer insight and has undertaken senior level
consultancy work for companies such as Axa Sun Life, Lloyds Register of
Shipping and the Royal Bank of Scotland. In 2001, Roger decided to take a
side step and joined Southampton Solent University, training the next
generation of marketers. He is now a Senior Lecturer in Marketing and runs
CIM courses for the university. Roger is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of
Marketing, a member of the Market Research Society and a member of the
Academy of Marketing.
Debbie Bouffler MCIM, Chartered Marketer
Debbie has been involved in various aspects of marketing in several roles for
over 16 years, and has been a lay member of the committee for just over a
year now. Living in Basingstoke, Debbie helps to communicate and organise
CIM events within North Hampshire and loves sharing her knowledge with
others.
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