Business Breakfast: Harrogate marketing agency appoints new director

A Harrogate marketing and communications agency has appointed a new director.

The Big Bamboo, which is based at Windsor House, has hired Lynsey Holley-Matthews as its new marketing and communications director.

Ms Holley-Matthews, who has 20 years experience in the industry, will join the firm’s senior leadership team.

Nicola Stamford, the company’s owner and founding director, said: 

“I am delighted that we have attracted someone of Lynsey’s calibre to join the business.

“Her primary focus will be on ensuring we continue to look after, add value to and nurture our existing client base, whilst also supporting me with a very targeted business development approach to bringing in new clients that fit within our portfolio.”

Ms Holley-Matthews said:

“Nicola and I ‘met’ on LinkedIn. I had already accepted another role, but hearing Nicola’s passion as she talked about the agency, the team and the future aspirations for the company, I was excited about the opportunity put in front of me.”

Harrogate sweets company acquires Mr Stanley’s brand

A Harrogate sweets company has acquired a former confectionary brand which was based in the town.

Serious Sweets Company, which is based at Hornbeam Park, has taken on the Mr Stanley’s brand, which specialises in handcrafted fudge with flavours such as ‘Fudge Ahoy’ a creamy caramel & sea salted fudge and ‘Mighty Malted’.

Mr Stanley's specialises in fudge.

Mr Stanley’s specialises in fudge.

The brand was first introduced in Harrogate 15 years ago and has been owned by a London confectionery wholesaler for a number of years.

Mr Stanleys has recently secured listings with Selfridges & Co, Liberty of London as well as a number of premium independent retailers across the UK.

The Serious Sweets Company now plans to “bring it home to the foodie county of Yorkshire”. 

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