Acunity Appoints new Commercial Director

19 May 2005

Janet Ives has been appointed Commercial Director at Acunity following an extensive search. Janet has been appointed to help Acunity develop a new strategy and also to help move the company into new market sectors.

Janet Ives said “I am very much looking forward to starting with Acunity. They are a small but dynamic company with a unique and very effective approach to training and this will provide me with the perfect opportunity to help build a highly successful commercial operation from the ground up. One of the very first things I will be doing is devising a range of new courses specifically for the retail sector

Janet comes to Acunity with over 18 years experience working in dynamic and challenging commercial environments, reaching the role of Commercial Director for a division of a major retailer with responsibility for 13 high street outlets and a combined turnover of £30m, successfully increasing market share and significantly improving profits.

Janet also has previous training experience, having devised and implemented a highly successful retail management development programme. Janet has a passion for training and a desire to enable others through shared knowledge, skills and experience.

Managing Director, Simon Atherley said “We are delighted to have Janet on board - her extensive commercial experience and understanding of high quality needs-driven training provides us with an excellent combination to help us grow within our current sector of operation and also enter into new sectors, particularly retail

For more information, please contact Simon Atherley on 01274 429186