INDUSTRY
T H E M O N T H T H AT W A S
THE MONTH THAT WAS Exertis to support LGBT+ History Month Exertis is supporting LGBT+ History
director and producer, whose work
Month by hosting an exclusive webinar
explores LGBT+ themes. Alexis’
for its employees featuring guest speaker
critically acclaimed show, Riot Act,
Alexis Gregory. The theme of this years’
returns in February to celebrate LGBT+
LGBT+ History Month is ‘Politics in Art’.
History Month.
The webinar will cover topics including the
“We’re really looking forward to
histories of marginalised communities, the
welcoming Alexis as part of LGBT+
story of the Stonewall riots, Alexis’ work as
History Month,” said Jo Lawrence, Exertis’
a writer/performer, and the ways in which
HR director. “As part of our ongoing
non-LGBT+ people can provide allyship
commitment to driving diversity and
and support to LGBT+ colleagues.
inclusion across the business, it’s crucial
Alexis is a playwright, performer,
that every voice is heard and celebrated.”
David Langdown steps down from BOSS Board BOSS Federation has announced that David Langdown has chosen to step down from his position as a member of the Board. David has been an active board member and will be missed by all,
Simon Sanders appointed JGBM director Simon Sanders has been appointed as purchasing director at JGBM, the
BOSS said. He brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the BOSS
company has announced. After starting in
Board having held numerous high-profile roles within the industry. “David’s
the warehouse at JGBM, many years ago,
contributions to BOSS have been significant and meaningful,” said BOSS
and progressing through the business to
chairman, Simon Drakeford. “His extensive knowledge of the sector, and
manage purchasing, warehousing and
length of service to our industry, has helped guide the federation and I
customer service departments, Simon has
thank him for his engagement and passion.”
now been made a director.
David said that it had been “an honour and a pleasure” to have sat on
Described as being popular with staff,
the board. “BOSS has made some significant progress in that time and now
customers and suppliers alike, Simon has
represents the business supplies sector with clarity, professionalism and
given years of dedication and loyalty to
purpose,” he continued. “I’m happy to have played a part in that and wish
the company.
the board, the federation and its members continued success.”
[06] MARCH 2022
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