Pioneer Europe hires new business development manager

Robert Nutt has joined the team following ten years running a Qualatex Balloon Boutique store.

Michelle Comerford, head of sales at Pioneer Europe, said: “I am pleased to announce that Robert Nutt has joined our team as business development manager for the Midlands/ North. Rob has been in the balloon industry for over 10 years as a successful business owner of One Stop Party Shop in Leamington Spa, one of our Qualatex Balloon Boutique stores.

“Rob already has a great knowledge of our products and a wealth of experience to share so we are very excited to have him join the team”.

Rob added: “After being a Qualatex customer and a member of the QBN programme for over 10 years, I'm thrilled to be taking the step to join such a well-respected and friendly company. I'm looking forward to using the knowledge I have to grow the business in the Midlands and North and can't wait to get out and meet all the customers in my new area.”

World Book Day hires commercial partnerships manager

Maya Maraj will report to chief executive, Cassie Chadderton in a new role for the company.

Maya will lead the development of commercial partnerships and licensing for World Book Day, welcoming companies who share the charity’s commitment to changing lives through a love of reading.

In the new role, Maya will work proactively to reach and engage those who would like to join the World Book Day celebrations and support the charity to achieve its mission to promote reading for pleasure and offer every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.

With over 30 years experience across publishing and licensing industries, Maya has managed a diverse portfolio of brands and artists both as a licensee and licensor. Her work includes leading the film and TV department for Penguin’s Disney portfolio, as well as managing licensing at 19 Entertainment, and more recently, roles at Scholastic and Sweet Cherry Publishing.

Cassie Chadderton, ceo of World Book Day, commented: “We would love to hear from commercial companies who want to work alongside us to make sure that more children across the UK and Ireland have the opportunity to develop a love of reading for pleasure.

“Maya brings a wealth of experience to our charity, at a time when we are looking to expand our influence and impact. Her appointment gives us the opportunity to welcome potential partners to the World Book Day celebrations, at a time when our mission has never been more vital.”

Maya added: “It’s an incredibly exciting time to join World Book Day, when the charity is focusing on creating more meaningful long-term commercial partnerships. My experience across brand management and licensing will open doors to new opportunities, while cementing – and deepening – longstanding relationships.

“There is a huge opportunity to engage more organisations and brands commercially in World Book Day, to help increase its relevance and reach key audiences. I’m really looking forward to working with the team and starting conversations with interested parties.”

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