Our commercial team not only have a strong pedigree of advertising sales, but also experience of working with a range of long term partners helping them to achieve their objectives.
To read more about the team members click on the departments to the left…
Commercial Director
Jane Deane is never discouraged, it's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock after all. As Connect's Commercial Director, Jane is always opening the doors to more opportunities.
Jane takes responsibility for all aspects of our commercial activity as part of her role on the operations management team.
In the past, Jane was the driving force behind the launch of the Sunday Herald. On a personal front, she has two gorgeous girls - good job one of her key skills is being a good listener then!
T: 0131 561 0020
Account Executive
Clare Stebbing looks after advertising sales for Teaching Scotland and CA Magazine. Always chirpy, Clare's motto is 'smile before you dial', something that has led to great success in her role.
Clare believes that being clear and concise is the secret to great communications, but lists her hero as Piers Morgan - so take what she says with a pinch of salt!
T: 0131 561 0024
Recruitment Account Manager and Business Development
Elliot Whitehead impresses his neighbours while practising his drumming of an evening, the perfect way to relax after a hectic day in his busy role. He says his best professional achievement is winning the first tender he was involved in.
Elliot spends much of his weekend seeking thrills in Firhill, mainly we assume with little success…
T: 0131 561 0021
Account Manager
Queen of sales Jenn Whyte spends her time at work looking after advertising for both CA Magazine and The Journal. Jenn has well over a decade of experience, working previously with ICAS and the Scotsman.
Despite having two grown up children, Jenn is still a little girl at heart; her favourite publication remains the Bunty, while her hero is her father.
T: 0131 561 0022
Sales Manager
Ann Craib certainly likes to get her teeth into her job. She
should. Ann is Advertising Sales Manager on our dental titles -
Scottish Dental Magazine and Ireland's Dental Magazine as well as
Primary Care Scotland.
Ann reckons selling advertising and working with dental/medical
suppliers and the profession is her biggest achievement to date,
apart from having her lovely daughter Erin!!
She trained as a hairstylist straight from school, before moving
to motor sales and then to advertising.
Personal interests? Shopping, gardening and listening to Andrea
Bocelli.
T: 0141 560 3021