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"Norman knows marketing. His approach is results-driven, focused on delivering the outcome that's required. His significant experience means he knows which routes to use and he is adept at directing agencies to deliver strong, appropriate, compelling creative. He's also a pleasure to work with, supremely collaborative and lacking the ego that often accompanies people of his seniority.."

cressida curtis, DIRECTOR, BRUNSWICK

(previously Director at Quintain & British Land)

"Norman has been key to the development of London Designer Outlet over the last five years. Pragmatic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he can take significant credit for the centre's unbroken growth. Importantly for me as a Finance Director, Norman is one of those rare marketeers who can operate within a budget and explain marketing in language that makes sense."

Michael Jenkins, Finance Director, DORRINGTON PLC

(previously Finance Director, Quintain)

"Norman is by far and away the best manager I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. He always took the time to train and coach me, greatly developing my own understanding and skill-set. He is enthusiastic, patient, funny and a joy to work with, the type of character that really lifts a team. Norman is a great strategic marketer, and experienced across the whole marketing mix."

gail rees, marketing manager, caesarstone

(previously Marketing Manager, London Designer Outlet)

"Norman is a consummate marketing professional… A skilled communicator with fabulous people skills means he gets the most from the people he works with. A caring, vivacious personality makes Norman a great colleague, generous with his time and always willing to share his knowledge and experience, something I benefited from first hand. I now enjoy considerable personal success with marketing initiatives thanks to what Norman taught me.."

will lewis, director of marketing, westfield garden state plaza, USA

(previously Marketing Director, Westfield World Trade Center, USA)

“Norman has been my mentor and friend. His strategic thinking and experience stretched my own development and provided me with a wealth of experience. A great person to learn from and work with.”

jodi zucker, partner & head of UK marketing, knight frank

(previously Head of London Marketing, Savills)