AUTUMN//WINTER 2017 15 NAME: Rebecca Gray COMPANY: Rebecca Kathryn JOB TITLE: Owner and Founder JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: New motherhood prompted her to create a planner that fitted her needs:The Coco Planner. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: JF:“I’m impressed that in the maelstrom of new motherhood Rebecca identified a gap in the market to create her Coco Planner to help organise her life. Its many press mentions show it reflects current trends in both design and function.” NAME: Scott Woodward COMPANY: Nemo Group JOB TITLE: Marketing Manager JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Creates marketing campaigns, updated the corporate website, set up the company’s in-house design agency, launched a new social media management service for members, created an award-winning catalogue. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: RB:“A very forward-thinking individual, highly motivated, committed and inspirational. Proud of what he has achieved for the company and his team.” NAME: Taymoor Atighetchi COMPANY: Papier JOB TITLE: Founder and CEO of Papier JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Established Papier as a leading stationery brand in less than two years, working to deliver a wide selection of design-led and personalised stationery online. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: WV:“I was extremely impressed by Taymoor’s vision and determination, firstly identifying a gap in the market, then establishing a successful business model and building relationships with artists, illustrators and style icons. Taymoor has a passion for stationery – one to watch.” NAME: Rebecca Ostrowski COMPANY: Maped Helix JOB TITLE: Marketing Executive JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Works with the media and suppliers, on initiatives like National Stationery Week, organises stands at major trade shows and works with retailers on their window displays. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: RB:“She sounds like a very valued member of the team who rises above expectations to deliver what’s required to drive stationery for Maped Helix.Trade shows are very important to buyers and suppliers, and creating the right stand for these events is a key skill.” NAME: Ross Adams COMPANY: Niche Pens Ltd JOB TITLE: Managing Director JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Started Niche Pens in 2004 after identifying a gap in the market, initially offering one brand and then expanding to cover more lines. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: MJS:“An incredible selection of pens on his website which would have taken some curating. Always a fan of someone who does one thing well, Ross has excelled in bringing this collection to the market place.” NAME: Sophie Agar COMPANY: Papier JOB TITLE: Brand & Marketing Director JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Joined the brand pre-launch, helping to define the brand’s core principles and build its community of designers, collaborators and customers. Enabled strong growth, including achieving the brand’s Series A fundraise in April 2017. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: JF:“Sophie clearly lives and breathes the brand and has played a leading role in shaping its strong identity. Her expertise extends to fundraising and building an impressive legion of Papier fans on social media.” NAME: Sidonie Warren COMPANY: Papersmiths JOB TITLE: Founder JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Founded contemporary stationers Papersmiths with bricks-and-mortar stores in Bristol and London and an e-commerce store. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: JF:“Her design vision infuses everything, from the products she travels the world to source, to how they are presented online and at the brand’s incredibly stylish and innovative stores.” WV:“Truly inspiring – an example of what can be achieved with passion, belief, intelligence and determination.”