Today we say goodbye and ‘good luck’ to Andrew who rides off into the sunset to enjoy a well-deserved retirement! After a long and successful career in the promotional merchandise industry, he is finally putting away all his premiums, pens, and mugs to concentrate on family and fun.

Known to most in our sector, Andrew has been a keen advocate and supporter of our industry, mentoring many people along the way and providing commercial help and advice to all of those who have asked. Since his early days in sourcing, his career has taken him the length and breadth of the country as well as stints in Europe, the Far East and living/working in the U.S.

“As in many sectors, it’s been a real rollercoaster over the years” comments Andrew “but, as we all know, rollercoasters are great fun as well as being terrifying! Our industry, unlike any other, is very people oriented, and I am incredibly grateful to have spent it amongst some truly wonderful people who have produced so many happy memories…thank you all! “

Following on, Listawood are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Thorpe who steps into the role of UK Sales Director. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience in our industry, and has a strong background in providing excellent product solutions for a host of brand portfolios. “Mark is the perfect person to take over the sales leadership reins at Listawood” comments Andrew….” commercially astute, and highly respected, Mark works extremely well in the channels”.

Mark can be contacted at mark.thorpe@listawood.com or via 01553 818818 or directly on 07703 7252277

The team at Listawood wish Andrew the very best for his retirement and thank him for his time working with the team.

Published on: December 19th, 2023