Manx Telecom has appointed Paul Keen as its new Retail Manager and he is playing a key role in continuing the success of the company’s new store in Strand Street. Paul grew up in the Isle of Man and attended King William’s College before leaving the Island to study A levels at Stafford Grammar School, and then moved on to Sheffield Hallam University. He left there with a degree in Business Studies, which included a final year specialisation in International Business and Marketing. After graduating in 1999, Paul joined Marconi Communications in Coventry and then returned to the Isle of Man in 2002 to work as an Investment Manager. Through one of these investments he became a Director of Simonstone Motor Group plc and in 2003 he became Managing Director. This role involved managing two franchised motor dealerships in the south west of England and he held this role until joining Manx Telecom. Paul’s main focus was on the sales teams and the two dealerships were among the top performers in the group. He said: “I was keen to return to both the Island and also the telecommunications industry so I am delighted to have been appointed to the role of Retail Manager for Manx Telecom at such an exciting time in the development of the brand. My role will encompass trying to ensure that the new store is a great retail experience for all our customers both old and new and maximising the benefits of consolidating our two previous stores into one purposely designed retail concept. I am looking forward to working with the great team already in place in the retail store to improve further the massive strides that have been made since it opened.” David Smith, Manx Telecom Marketing Director, congratulated Paul on his appointment and commented: “Our new store in Strand Street opened on October 12 and everyone at Manx Telecom is delighted with how popular it has become in such a short time. From day one it has been extremely busy, and I look forward to seeing Paul and his team build on the store’s success so far.” - ENDS -