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Madison welcomed Carl Findley to its team at the start of December. The distributor has given Findley a newly created role in the marketing team of senior designer. He will work as part of the distributor’s in-house team of five designers.
Findley joins from distributor Fisher Outdoor Leisure where he held a role with the same title. He spent three years with the firm before commencing work at Madison on December 4th.
Marketing manager Will Fripp commented: “Findley has a fantastic industry-relevant skill and experience set and we are really excited to have him join our ever-expanding team.
“Findley will further bolster our already award-winning marketing team.”
Following the success of its first year of going direct in the UK, Belgian company Ridley Bikes has added its second sales person to support the brand’s growth in the UK.
Paul Wain has been appointed as account manager for England and Wales. With 16 years of experience in the bicycle trade, Wain has a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to providing customer service for Ridley stockists. Wain also brings a unique understanding of competitive racing to the role, having represented Great Britain at World Championship level.
Most recently, Wain has been developing corporate and export sales at Madison.
Ridley is committed to investing in the brand’s future with a move to larger premises and the introduction of a new computer system to enable staff to respond quickly to market demands and increase its level of customer service.
Wain can be contacted on 07850 979 833 or via email at paul@ridley-bikes.com. Ridley Bike’s head office can be contacted on +32 13 673 600.
