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Focus welcomes a new Associate Director for Funding, Research and Economic Development in Nottingham
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new Associate Director in Focus’s Funding Research and Economic Development Team at the Nottingham head office.
Elly Fletcher joined Focus in February 2010 and will be working together with Director, Ian Stevens, to lead a dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced consultants, delivering a vast portfolio of Funding, Research and Economic Development services across the UK. Elly is an experienced project manager with over seven years economic development, funding and research experience, working in both the public and private sector.
Elly brings with her extensive skills and expertise in a wide range of areas, including strategy development, programme and project management, business planning, funding bids, feasibility studies, needs analyses, evaluations, research and events management. Her experience covers a large number of economic development and regeneration fields, including enterprise and innovation, training and education, community, sport, environment, culture and heritage. Current and previous clients have included RDAs, Local Authorities, SSPs, Business Support Agencies, Chambers of Commerce, Cultural and Arts Organisations and Community and Voluntary Groups.
Ian Stevens Director responsible for Funding, Research and Economic Development Services said: “As a founding Director of Focus, I am delighted to welcome Elly to the company. At Focus, we pride ourselves on our high calibre people and exceptionally high quality service – Elly’s appointment is great news and she will be an excellent addition to our already highly skilled, creative and experienced team, ensuring that all our services continue to be delivered to the very best standard.”