Training role is ‘Taylor Made’ for local businessman Alistair Gibson

9 December 2009 Training role is ‘Taylor Made’ for local businessman Alistair Gibson New deals already being won by new Training Operations Manager Hampshire-based IT specialist, Taylor Made Computer Solutions, has further expanded its training team with the appointment of well-known local businessman Alistair Gibson. Alistair, 47 and previous proprietor of the Brookfield Hotel, Emsworth joins the growing Taylor Made Training Solutions team as Training Operations Manager. He said: “I relish the challenge of transferring my skills to the IT industry. My previous roles have always been very customer-focused and this role is no different. I believe my organisational skills are a real strength and although IT and technology is very new to me, I am enthusiastic to learn and deliver the quality products and service that Taylor Made has become renowned for.” Alistair has already had a positive effect on the business as a key influencer in the new strategic partnership with Thomas International, provider of management systems and business assessment tools which help global organisations to fulfil their personnel and recruitment needs. Alistair is working closely with the Director of Taylor Made Training Solutions, Miles Henson and together they aim to take the company nationwide, delivering soft skills, such as management training and profiling, as well as the computer-based training that Taylor Made is already well-known for. Miles Henson said: “Alistair’s appointment is a real positive step for the team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that we can all learn from and his enthusiasm to drive forwards is contagious. Taylor Made Training Solutions has the same core values as the Computer Solutions division and we look forward to making it every bit as successful.” Alistair was also founder and Chairman of the Emsworth Food Festival and a popular wine expert, delivering his opinions in a regular column for The News. He is also a qualified rugby coach and currently coaches Havant’s Under 16 side. -ENDS- Words: 318 Notes to editors Taylor Made Computer Solutions (TMCS) is an exciting and growing specialist computer solutions company based in Fareham, Hampshire, providing complete professional IT and Training solutions for businesses varying in size from small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs), right through to multinational companies. TMCS is geographically centred on the M27 corridor, creating close links to all areas of Hampshire, East Wiltshire and West Sussex. This focus enables TMCS to provide a fast, efficient and professional service to its customers, whilst creating the ideal working environment for its staff, who spend less time travelling and more time dealing with customers. The company has always prided itself on being truly customer-focused, which explains why the majority of the business gained is through personal and professional referral. This is coupled with a strong, company -wide commitment to the highest level of service through honesty, reliability and professionalism. This positive attitude has led to TMCS being accredited with three stars in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ survey, placing it in the top 48 staff-friendly employers in the country. As a solutions provider, TMCS is very focused on the standard of its overall package, and firmly believes that a thorough and well planned IT strategy is vital for the development of a business. They get ‘under the skin’ of all their clients, undertaking a specially designed ABC programme to fully understand their needs, allowing TMCS to develop a strategic approach that will contribute to the long term growth of their client’s IT needs. The same standards have also been applied to Taylor Made Training Solutions (TMTS), a division of TMCS, formed to deliver training to the business community by using an approach which focuses on improving skills and knowledge for the individual in order to increase business benefit. TMTS shares the same passion for their clients, however small, initially carrying out a training audit of new clients, including staff and company needs, and producing a training-needs analysis which guides the client towards the goals of their Business Plan. This process enables TMTS to produce a bespoke course programme that works for the client, and which can be delivered at a time and place convenient to them. TMTS knows from their own experience that focusing on improving individual team IT skills and personal development increases business performance. It is this aim, to provide relevant and timely training that will enable its clients to do the same. www.tmcs.co.uk www.tmcstraining.co.uk For more information, please contact Colin Bridgman or Debbie Osborne at Logical Creative Marketing on 0845 345 6969 alternatively, email colin@lcm.co.uk or Debbie@lcm.co.uk