People: Footprints; Russell Scanlan
Neil Back MBE, the former England international rugby player, has been named as the Footprints charity’s newest Ambassador.
Footprints provides services and support for children living with mobility and communication difficulties across the East Midlands.
Back played for England, the British & Irish Lions, Nottingham RFC and Leicester Tigers, and captained both England and Leicester during his career.
Following World Cup victory with England in 2003, he became a coach at Leicester Tigers until he retired from sport, following an illustrious 17-year first class playing career.
Back will work alongside Footprints patron Richard Whitehead MBE and existing team of champion and celebrity ambassadors.
Footprints new chair of the board of trustees, Rob Evans, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Neil to the Footprints team as one of our ambassadors. Neil brings his impressive passion and energy for all aspects of his life, including the world of sport, to our charity and we’re so pleased he will be supporting us.
“By working with Neil, we hope to ensure more people know about Footprints, we can reach more families and form new partnerships.”
Jade Sugg
Nottingham-based insurance broker Russell Scanlan has hired Jade Sugg as its new SME account handler.
Sugg joins the firm, based at Wellington Circus, following more than 15 years in the industry working in private property insurance.
She said: “Having built my career in private property, I wanted to try my hand at the commercial market – an area where Russell Scanlan is well-reputed. Furthermore, given that recent surveys are reporting an increase in the number of SMEs, all of which will some level of insurance cover, this seemed like the perfect area for me to grow my skillset.
“As an SME account handler, my role is to liaise with clients, strengthen partnerships and assist with claims and enquiries. I’m really looking forward to applying the knowledge I have garnered so far to strengthen the team and help drive new business.”
Sales & marketing director at Russell Scanlan, Mike Dickinson, added: “Jade has already proven to be an enthusiastic, driven team member with a lot of knowledge about the SME market.
“Her experience in establishing a good rapport with private clients will have a great impact on commercial accounts, setting us up well as we enter an exciting period of business growth. Furthermore, as a Nottingham heritage business supporting many local and regional clients, it’s wonderful to have another Nottingham-native – and keen paddle boarder – with us. Welcome to Russell Scanlan, Jade.”
