We were delighted to be part of the launch of Thetford’s Business Awards launch. This prestigious event is now in its third year. The Launch was a Co.llaboration with the Award Founders and the Norfolk Chambers, and held on April 21st and hosted at the award-winning Thomas Paine Hotel in Thetford. The hotel is reputed to be the birthplace of Thomas Paine the celebrated free thinker and campaigner of the 18th century who wrote the Rights of Man, on which the American Constitution is based. The evening of canapes and Co.nnections was a celebration of this year’s launch, with guest speakers Daniel Mayhew and Matt Morton. Daniel started his career in sales in the mobile phone industry. He quickly became successful by the age of 20. In the years to follow, Daniel became a worldwide leader with Fintech & Ecommerce Eco-System. Working for UK, Israeli, American, and other international businesses, specialising in Cross Border Payments, E-Commerce, GTM Strategy, and Commercialisation. and, an experienced entrepreneur specialising in sales, relationship management, and strategy. His career boasts a successful track record across both ideation & implementation helping brands to achieve huge growth in the health, fitness, sports & technology industries. In his early career, he cut his teeth working for some of the biggest brands in their field such as Grant Thornton and Life Fitness but where he really excelled and thrived was the fast-paced and creative world of start-up & SME. Matt is an experienced entrepreneur specialising in sales, relationship management, and strategy. His career boasts a successful track record across both ideation & implementation helping brands to achieve huge growth in the health, fitness, sports & technology industries. In his early career, he cut his teeth working for some of the biggest brands in their field such as Grant Thornton and Life Fitness but where he really excelled and thrived was the fast-paced and creative world of start-up & SME. He has set up, scaled, and managed sales teams both locally and globally. Our Connector, Andrea Wilson, Account Manager and Energiser, Amy Wright, Events Manager attended and networked with local Breckland businesses and Chamber members. With thanks to Gez Chetal FMBII, Executive Director of the Thomas Paine Hotel and his staff for a very warm welcome and incredible hospitality. All photographs are credited to Thetford Photography www.thetfordphotography.co.uk
