New Marketing and Events Manager appointed at Oil Distribution Trade Association
Oil Distribution industry trade association, FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) has announced the appointment of a new Marketing & Events Manager, Dawn Shakespeare.
Dawn Shakespeare FPS Marketing and Events Manager
Dawn has extensive marketing and events industry experience and has also worked in the heart of the oil distribution industry having previously worked for Midlands Oil Distributor, Evesons Fuels and then NWF Fuels.
Dawn will look to strengthen the overall offering of the FPS to oil distributors across the UK and Republic of Ireland and is looking to build on the success of FPS EXPO, the key industry event, as well as delivering other key annual events and marketing activities.
Already showing her mark on FPS EXPO, Dawn has succeeded in selling over 85% of stand space with four months still to go to the exhibition opening on 9 April 2014 at Harrogate International Centre.
She said: “The FPS plays a crucial role in enhancing and promoting the work oil distributors do and I am really looking forward to driving the events programme forward, championing the FPS membership and creating new products and services for our growing membership. Through this we will be looking to increase our membership, especially in Ireland. With increased numbers, we can establish an even stronger industry presence, promote successes and address challenges and issues to best effect. I am also looking to develop further our communication to the wider community in which we operate and I will be spearheading this in 2014.”
Mark Askew, FPS Chief Executive, added: “Dawn is a fantastic new addition to our growing team. She brings a vibrant approach and a raft of new ideas. Increased demand and interest in the FPS and the success of FPS EXPO the oil distribution industry’s key annual event, has seen an increase in the services we are now offering to members. Dawn will play a pivotal role in growing and developing this offering, ensuring we continue to work very hard for our membership.”
