Well, here we are. It has been quite a ride, many ups and downs, but way more good times than bad. I need to thank all of my sales managers, sales directors, general managers, regional and country directors, at the last count around 8,6,9,7 and 5 respectively, for their constant help and support. The countless members of the service and production teams for putting up with me and not moaning too much whenever I dropped the ball. All of my sales colleagues past and present, way too many to mention, for their encouragement, advice, piss taking and support, this job would have been impossible without you. Being now 60 years old, I feel this job is no longer for me, however if I were just 10 years younger, Elis would be the very best company for me to work for. The 35 year old me would be buzzing, the service we offer today is far far better than it ever was and what I believe is planned for the future will keep us at least 12 months ahead of any competition, like it has always been. To the members of the service team who may not agree 100% with that last comment, remember how many customers your plant services and how many customers actually complain in any given month. It is such a small percentage, far more customers are happy with us, they just don't have the time to call you to tell you so. When I joined Sunlight there were big walls between the departments, sales never talked to service, production never talked to sales and transport never talked to anyone. Over the years we have knocked those walls down and we are so much better for it. My advice to everyone is for you all to keep talking. Especially my newer sales colleagues, your service team colleagues are a goldmine of information, so make them your best friends. A box of biscuits at Christmas or a round of ice lollies in the summer go a long way. With that I'll say goodbye. We are off travelling. See you later.
** Congratualtions Simon Ossitt ** After 24 hugely successful years at Elis Simon is retiring. We had a great night last night not only celebrating the success of the team in Q2 but also the success that Simon Ossitt is. Its very rare now especially in sales that someone reaches a 24 year career in one company but with Simon it is no surprise, speaking with various people around the business the same words to describe Simon always come up, dapper, committed, knowledgeable, gentleman, honest, successful. Simon it has been a pleasure, you have been an example to your peers at Elis in an outstanding career and you will be missed. Enjoy the free time and all that single malt whisky 😜 👏👏 #elis #salesexcellence #team
Good luck Simon in the next stage of your career! Ever a true a gentleman, friend, confidant and right royal pain in the backside at times! Great to catch up with you today and I look forward to you eventually getting your wallet out and buying a beer! Let’s catch up soon matey. You will be missed 🙂
You retiring Simon is the end of a legacy … good luck and keep In touch .. a true professional with values . 👏
Congratulations Simon, Thankyou for your support and sharing your knowledge when I was a fledgling. All the very best to you and your family for the future xx you will be sadly missed.
All the best with whatever comes next Simon
Simon , thank you for all your support over the years, in particular when I first joined the business. You are kind, compassionate, funny and an all round great guy. You will be missed! Cheers to your retirement - enjoy!
A stunning final “speech” with sound advice Simon Ossitt . Huge respect for you and enjoy your next chapter. 😊
All the best Simon.
Congratulations Simon, enjoy your newly found free time!
Best of luck Simon for your retirement, enjoy the travels
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2moSimon, we met at our National Sales Conference back in the Sunlight / Berensden transitional days .. you sat next to me with your wacky tie looked at my name badge with raised eyebrows and assumed I had picked up the wrong name badge !! .. especially with a name like Theo 🤦♀️.. surely a man’s name .. you were a joy to work with such an outstanding company and still to this day you remain a true gentleman and a rock star in the textile industry.. wishing you all the best adventures on your retirement. Xx