Meet the team
The People 1st Training Company is all about people. To help you get the best out of yours, we make sure we give you our best highly skilled and experienced professionals who achieve great results in training across the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries.
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Sharon Glancy
Managing Director
Sharon has been with People 1st Training Company (formerly Stonebow) since 2007, leading our strategy of customer service and flexibility.
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Simon Kitto
Head of Sales
Simon runs the sales team at People 1st, having previously held similar positions at Caterer & Hotelkeeper, Villeroy & Boch and Oneida. If your company is interested in training or motivating your staff, please give the sales team a call.
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Ruth Mills
Corporate Client Manager
Ruth looks after our corporate clients, organising in-company, open and bespoke training courses. Ruth is also responsible for making sure that our customers' needs and requirements are reflected in our products.
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Richard Smith
Corporate Client Manager
Richard is your point of contact for all your training needs. He has sound knowledge of different L&D practices which can complement any company’s growth aspirations. He also holds a GTC and WorldHost trainers accreditation.
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Linda Greenwood
Training Manager
Linda is responsible for developing our portfolio of programmes and qualifications. She is a WorldHost master trainer and previously worked as a training manager in events and hotels.
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Gerry Brown
Strategic Operations and Training Manager
Gerry is the main point of contact for our network of licensed trainers and oversees the operation of the People 1st Training Company, making sure everything runs smoothly! Gerry is also one of our WorldHost trainers.
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Annabel Thomson
Operations Manager
Annabel handles the day-to-day running of the People 1st Training Company, ensuring your course runs like clockwork! Annabel has a degree in hospitality and has previously worked in restaurant management.
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Nicola Ward
Senior Operations Executive
Nicola handles the day-to-day running of the People 1st Training Company, including the WorldHost programmes. Nicola comes from a purchasing and project management background.
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David Allen
Head of Scotland
David oversees our programmes, including WorldHost, in Scotland. He works with businesses, providers and industry bodies to help shape and enhance the value of Scottish tourism through its people.
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Judy Hazelgrove
Training Co-ordinator
Judy looks after our network of trainers and makes sure all our delegates receive their certificates on time. She is always available to help with any enquiries you may have!
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Khush Panchal
Customer Relationship Executive
Khush is an extremely competent account manager who always gains glowing references from her customers for her levels of service, and has a great depth of knowledge and understanding in relation to training enquiries.
