Matthew Griffiths, PLASA’s managing director, explains: "The rationale behind the change was to create a structure which placed an emphasis on business development, and at the same time created a more cohesive umbrella for the Association’s administration, Membership Services and Trade Development - the latter being an important Membership Service in itself."
As a result of the restructuring, Norah Phillips, formerly Membership Services Manager, has taken on responsibility for Business Development, with the brief to identify and research potential commercial opportunities for the Association, which can then be developed for the benefit of the PLASA Membership as a whole. PLASA’s Membership Services portfolio is now looked after by Jan Shepherd and Helen Kneale, reporting to Shane McGreevy, who takes on the role of General Manager, alongside his current role as Finance Director.
As of 14 September, Anna Bartlett, previously Trade Development Manager, is leaving the organisation to pursue her career in other areas. Ongoing work with various aspects of Trade Development will now be divided among the Business Development, Membership Services and the administration departments.
Anna, well known to many PLASA Members, has worked for PLASA for almost 10 years - and for most of that time has been involved with organising funding for UK companies taking part in overseas exhibitions. Matthew Griffiths said: "On behalf of everyone at the PLASA Head Office and the Executive Committee, and on behalf of the entire PLASA Membership, I would like to thank Anna for all her work for the Association and our members over the years. I speak for everyone here in wishing her every success for the future."
