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Zoë Richardson joins Manx Telecom as Account Manager
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anx Telecom is pleased to announce the appointment of Zoë Richardson as Account Manager with special responsibility for looking after SME business customers. Originally from South Africa, Zoë has over 20 years’ experience of account and sales management across a number of sectors. She moved to the Isle of Man with her family in 2008 and has since worked in both the financial services and telecoms industries. Commenting on her new role, Zoë said it was exciting to become part of the leading telecoms company on the Island: “I am really looking forward to helping Manx Telecom nurture its SME customers. Small businesses make up the majority of the business sector in the Isle of Man and often
need a lot of care and attention as they develop. “With its long-term commitment to the Island and its local focus, Manx Telecom has a great deal of experience of working successfully with SMEs and we can provide a lot of help to support them as they grow.” Scott Bradley, Head of Corporate Sales, said it was a pleasure to welcome Zoë to the business: “Zoë has a natural ability to engage with people at all levels and, with her impressive background in account management, she has a lot of valuable experience to draw on. “Her enthusiasm and positive approach to everything she does will undoubtedly be appreciated by both our SME customers and the rest of the team.”
Santander International’s new Managing Director for the Isle of Man starts after lockdown delay
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ames Geldart was due to take up his position in the Isle of Man in early April, however, pandemic restrictions meant he could not leave Jersey until July. Upon his arrival on Manx soil earlier this month, James completed a two-week isolation period, where he was working from home. Earlier this week James joined his new team in Douglas. James is no stranger to the Isle of Man, having grown up in the south of the Island and as a former pupil of Castle Rushen High School. He has worked with Santander International since 2016 as Head of Retail and Private Banking for Jersey and the Isle of Man. During this time, James developed the bank’s HNW and mass affluent proposition for both island residents and international customers. Having worked in banking since 2006, notably within wealth management and the expatriate market in UK, Dubai and Jersey,
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he has a wealth of experience behind him. James said: “I’m delighted to be able to move back home to the Isle of Man and this promotion marks an exciting time for me both personally and professionally. “Santander International has a strong and growing presence in the Island and as Managing Director of the Isle of Man Branch I hope to further the development of the bank, exceeding the expectations of our clients and continuing to offer a brilliant working environment for our staff.” James Pountney, Chief Executive Officer, Santander International, said:
“Growing and developing talent is a big part of our success story at Santander International and we are delighted to see James take this next step in his career. James has become an integral part of our leadership team and his extensive Jersey and Isle of Man connections will help us maintain a strong working relationship between teams in these jurisdictions.” John Pearson, the previous Managing Director of the Isle of Man Branch, will remain on the Executive Committee and take up a new role developing new markets for Santander International. ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE
