Bio’s

We thought you might be interested to know the names and faces of the people running our blog and making contributions.

A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to keep you up to date with the latest Interflora news and events . So, here’s the team behind the Interflora blog….

Kate Gordon

Hello!

I joined Interflora in the summer of 2007 and it wasn’t long before I became fascinated with all the new things happening on the world wide web!

When I was given the opportunity to run this blog I jumped at the chance. If you decide to post a comment or contact us I will most likely be the one who responds! I know that blogs come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes – for this blog I hope I will provide you with a library of fresh news articles, real life stories and updates that you find interesting, useful and even entertaining.

I love fancy dress! – be it a party, a competition or any opportunity where I can get creative!

Favorite quote: You’re only here once, so make every second count… and don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers!

Mark Leech

Hi!

I joined the Interflora Marketing Team in 2008 and I am the Online Marketing Projects Executive for the business.

In addition to managing Interflora’s mobile, social media and Republic of Ireland marketing strategies, I’m also steering Interflora’s online PR, hence my involvement with the blog!

Kate and I both work in Adam’s team, trying to push Interflora forward online.

I would like to stake a claim to be the biggest geek in the team but I think there is some stiff competition from Adam! I’m a self-confessed gadget freak and I love using the web to discover new things and buy stuff that I don’t need.

Outside of work I’m a very busy musician, playing bass guitar in two bands. I asked Kate if I could plug them here but she said no! Boo!

I’ll be looking after the brand side of things on the blog, working with our expert florists, our brand marketing team and our video production team to bring you informative posts which we hope you’ll find both helpful and entertaining. I’ll be publishing posts like how-to guides, updates about new things happening at Interflora and also loads of video content.

Favourite Quote: If at first you don’t succeed, call it version 1.0

Su Whale

I’ve been working as a retail florist for over 16 years at a very busy Interflora shop in South Birmingham, where no day is the same! I took my floristry exams in the late 90’s and have been working at my second job as a floristry consultant for Interflora since 2004.

Contributing towards the blog is a great opportunity to let people know about the wonderful world of flowers and floristry. Being a florist is a fantastic job and my mission is to get everyone as enthused and excited about it as I am.

Over the course of the blog I will be reporting back on floristry shows and events, looking at how to get the best out of your flowers and giving a little bit of insight into the working life of a busy florist.

I’m looking forward to it!

And when I’m not immersed in the world of flowers I enjoy taking Archie, my Flat coated retriever for long walks in a (vain) attempt to wear him out.

My favourite time at the shop is the autumn. The nights start to draw in, the summer flowers fade away to be replaced by tawny gold English Chrysanths and red oak leaves and you know that Christmas is just around the corner.

Adam Hart

I am the Online Marketing Manager at Interflora and joined the business in August 2008.

I am interested in all things digital which no longer qualifies me as a geek as everyone is these days.

I became a father for the second time this year and am looking forward to getting some sleep again at some point in the future!

My contribution to the blog is similar to Kate’s – I will be publishing posts every now and again on things that I think (hope!) you will enjoy reading.

Favourite Quote: Never fight a battle you can’t win.

Ann Bampton

I am the Marketing Projects Manager at Interflora and one of my main responsibilities is for protecting our brand.

My contribution to the blog is related to our legal challenge to Marks and Spencer, which is currently awaiting a ruling from the European Courts of Justice. I eagerly await the ECJ’s decision, along with lots of other brand owners who have been following our case, to clarify once and for all the legal position on brand bidding. The legal process is a lengthy one and I will be posting blogs as and when I can to keep you updated on progress.

I love to watch my son play football and am also a huge Man U. fan, having been at Old Trafford to watch them lift the title trophy this year, I look forward to seeing the same again this season!

Favourite Quote: ‘Do unto others as you would have others do unto you’