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Midwich Elevates Long-Serving Trio to Director Roles
In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team and pave the way for future growth, Midwich has announced the promotion of three seasoned professionals to directorial roles. Kane Barker, Katie
strength to strength to deliver real value to our vendor partners and customers, and I cannot wait to see what else we achieve together.” Aaron Lawther’s ascent to the role of Director of internal Sales underscores his extensive experience spanning over 13 years. He affirmed, “We have an incredible team here at Midwich, one I’m truly proud to be a part of.” Lawther’s rich history with the company encompasses diverse roles, shaping his comprehensive understanding of sales and commercial operations. Mark Lowe, Midwich UK&I Managing Director, emphasised the significance of employee development in the company’s accomplishments. Lowe shared, “To be able to announce that Kane, Katie, and Aaron have been appointed directors of Midwich is fantastic news and is a testament to their hard work and dedication. I wish them all the success in their new roles.” The appointments underscore Midwich’s commitment to fostering internal talent and providing avenues for professional advancement. The trio’s promotion is expected to fortify the collaborative efforts between the three business divisions, bolstering Midwich’s position in the market as it embarks on a journey of continued expansion.
Ford, and Aaron Lawther, all with a
cumulative service of over 36 years, are set to steer the company towards new horizons. With immediate effect, Kane Barker will assume the position of Divisional Director, responsible
for orchestrating seamless synergy between various business sectors. Reflecting on his journey within the company, Barker remarked, “The business is constantly evolving and offering exciting new opportunities to work with our vendor partners, colleagues, and businesses across the Midwich Group to grow together, as well as giving me the privilege of working alongside fantastic team members.” Katie Ford, who has diligently served Midwich for six years, will take the reins as Channel Marketing Director. Acknowledging the collective effort of her team, Ford expressed, “Over the last six years, they have gone from
Aaron Lawther Director – Internal Sales Katie Ford Channel Marketing Director Kane Barker Divisional Director
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Exertis Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability with Trade-In Portal Rollout
In a bid to further enhance its environmental sustainability endeavours, Exertis, a prominent distributor, has introduced an innovative trade-in platform tailored for resellers. Accessible at https://recycle.exertis.co.uk/, this cutting-edge portal has been designed to facilitate seamless and convenient recycling solutions within the channel. Customers utilising the self-serve portal will now be able to effortlessly generate quotes for the recycling of a wide array of devices, including handsets, tablets, and laptops. This streamlined process marks a significant step towards promoting responsible disposal practices. A standout feature of the platform is its robust data-wiping mechanism, powered by
the Blackbelt Smartphone Defence system. This failsafe protocol ensures that all traded-in devices are thoroughly purged of any data before departing the facility. Moreover, the option to acquire individual data wipe certificates offers an additional layer of assurance for clients. Exertis has a proven track record in device recycling through its subsidiary MTR, which has operated a successful trade-in website catering to end-users for over a decade. Expanding upon this expertise, Exertis’ latest initiative targets a broader spectrum of customers, amplifying the impact of its recycling endeavours.
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