Maaruf RazzakA Shepherd and Wedderburn director has become the youngest board member of a leading housing association.

Ma’aruf Razzak, who specialises in property and infrastructure at the commercial law firm, has joined the board of the Grampian Housing Association.

Ma’aruf is based at Shepherd and Wedderburn’s office on Rubislaw Terrace in Aberdeen. He is delighted with his new project.

He said: “This opportunity became available and I thought it would be an interesting venture. I’m very proud to be the youngest member board member

“This is all about giving back to the community and the sector as a show of goodwill.

“Personally it will expand my knowledge in the area and complement the existing offering of Shepherd and Wedderburn.”

Established in 1975, the Grampian Housing Association is now a leading housing association based in the North East of Scotland. Through direct development and stock transfer, the Association now provides services to over 3,500 households.

The board oversees the strategic direction in which the Association is heading towards, and is responsible for ensuring that the Association is performing in line with targets.

Shopper Anonymous LogoI am delighted to announce that Riccardo Mazzoni has become the Shopper Anonymous Regional Director for Scotland East.

Riccardo will be working with you to introduce and manage our world class mystery shopping and customer feedback systems as well as run our numerous motivational customer service and sales training seminars within your region.  He has had a very successful career in a number of sectors, in including the Licensed trade, Hospitality, Motor Finance as well as Retail and understands the challenges facing companies both large and small and will bring a consultative, service driven approach to building strong business associations for Shopper Anonymous.

Born to an Italian family in Scotland, Riccardo has enjoyed the best of both cultures, although his favourite topic is Italy, its language and culture including Italian food and wine. Brought up in the west of Scotland, he says he moved east to escape the midges and the rain.  Riccardo is delighted to be taking on the Shopper Anonymous business in Scotland East and by focusing on customer service standards, Riccardo will support his clients to motivate their teams to high performance with the reward of increased profitability.

You will start to receive monthly Shopper Anonymous newsletters from Riccardo shortly. These will contain many fantastic thought provoking stories and tips.

Riccardo can contacted at riccardo@shopperanonymous.co.uk or on 07753 625938

Jonathan Winchester
MD Shopper Anonymous UK Ltd
0844 9432992
jonathan@shopperanonymous.co.uk

Into Work LogoWe are currently looking to appoint up to 4 new Directors to the Into Work board.  The posts are voluntary.

Into Work is an Edinburgh based supported employment agency, delivering a range of services to disabled jobseekers across the Lothians.  Into Work is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

It is not necessary to have previous experience as a Director.  However we are looking for people who are willing to develop an understanding of voluntary sector governance in order to contribute to the work of the charity.

We are particularly keen to appoint people with finance skills or experience of policy work.

Further information about Into Work is available at www.intowork.org.uk

You may download an application pack from our website:  www.intowork.org.uk/vacancies

or by writing to:

Into Work, Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY.

Completed applications should reach us by 4.30pm on Monday, 6th October.

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