Connections, the global networking platform for senior decision makers, has announced the appointment of Gemma Fitchett, who will leave Quintessentially Travel to become the new Connections, PR and marketing manager in January 2019.  

The creation of this new position within the Connections team marks an exciting phase for the company which has witnessed significant growth as a result of successfully launching an event series for one new industry sector per year since inception.

Fitchett says, “Since launching in 2014, Micaela Giacobbe and her specialist team have reinvented the world of networking on a truly personalised level. I’m thrilled to be joining Connections at such an exciting time of growth. 2019 is going to be a significant year for the company and I’m looking forward to driving the brand forward and developing new opportunities for our community of leaders.”

Fitchett, who brings a wealth of experience from her former role at the award-winning division of Quintessentially, will also be responsible for managing a number of new Connections initiatives, which will be rolled out over the course of 2019 and beyond.

 

Micaela Giacobbe, director of commercial events at Connections adds, “The fact that Connections is now appointing a marketing manager is huge news for Connections, and a testament of how much we are growing. We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming Gemma to Connections and we are extremely excited about the experience, fresh thinking and passion that she will add to our team."