Solihull Awards Application Webinar 2024

Eileen Schofield

Solihull Chamber President & Principal of Schofield Associates ,

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Holly Vaughan

Co-founder and Founder, The Recruitment Duo

Holly Vaughan is a Co-Founder and Director of an award winning independent recruitment agency based in Solihull called The Recruitment Duo. The Recruitment Duo was founded in 2021 by Holly Vaughan and Louise Dunn, after working side by side for over 15 years supporting Solihull based businesses. 32% of The Recruitment Duo’s client base are Solihull Chamber members, highlighting the significance and importance of strong working relationships cultivated through their Chamber membership. They were winners of “ Excellence in Customer Services” at the Solihull Chamber 2023 awards.

Kim Hulse

Owner/Founder, K Hulse Consulting

Kim has twenty five years of experience of product management and marketing. For the last ten years she has worked with independent retailers and small businesses as a consultant focusing on defining the customer offer, mapping the customer journey and developing trading & marketing strategies. Working with small businesses on growth plans and new projects, Kim offers a sounding board, creative ideas and action plans for businesses.

Kim has been part of the Visit Knowle team since it founded in 2019, leading the marketing strategy and liaising with local businesses. Working with volunteers from the community and Knowle businesses she’s delivered projects including marketing Visit Knowle, Late Night Shopping, a new website and even knitted hanging baskets. Kim has worked with local stakeholders to deliver “support local” campaigns, to raise the profile of Knowle and its businesses and as such is a strong advocate for supporting local businesses and local places. In 2023 Kim joined Visit Solihull’s Tourism Steering Group.

Local to Solihull, Kim is an active member of the Chamber and enjoys meeting local businesses. Having worked closely with independent businesses across retail, hospitality, and beauty she is aware of the challenges and opportunities local businesses face.

Tony Elvin

General Manager, Touchwood Shopping Centre

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