A Tamworth-based company which specialises in providing everything from bespoke travel to events, hospitality and merchandise has appointed two high powered females to its’ helm.
The Aspiration Group and the 59 Club, which was founded in 2006 by Simon Wordsworth, has undergone a dynamic period of growth since its’ inception and welcomes Amanda Macchi to the role of Chief Executive and Naime Torgut as Managing Director.
Both women have had experience within the company for a number of years and their appointments will allow Simon, who will still be very active in the business, to also focus on the expansion of the 59 Club and its’ global franchising opportunities,
Amanda, 57, from Atherstone in Warwickshire, takes over her new role today, November 1 while Naime, 38, from Tamworth will step up from January 1.
Amanda joined The Aspiration Group in 2015 as Group Sales and Marketing Director having moved from the post of Head of Sales at Silverstone – the home of the British Formula 1 scene.
Whilst juggling a family and two children. she has actively worked on the development of The Aspiration Group having previously also worked at another prestigious Midland venue, The Belfry Hotel and Golf Resort, home of four Ryder Cup tournaments, as Director of Sales and Marketing.
Naime, a mum of one, joined Simon at The Aspiration Group when it was first created and is currently the Director of the Travel and Events departments.
Not content with achieving a degree and an MA in business administration, Naime was also awarded the Acorn Award in 2010 for Top 30 Managers Under 30.
The Aspiration Group specialises in providing bespoke events, travel, hospitality, sports and merchandise to everyone from small and medium sized companies to high net worth individuals.
Among its’ most popular services are business travel, bespoke leisure travel, corporate golf days, conferences and exhibitions, charity gala dinners and hospitality at major sporting events.
Clients can expect the utmost professionalism with a dedicated team appointed to guarantee the best possible service whether it be a five day event for 500 people, a tailor-made team-building day or a personalised dream vacation.
Because the company works on a bespoke basis, it prides itself on the fact that no task is too large or too small and pledges to deliver projects on time, on budget and often over and above expectations.
Amanda said, “I am delighted to follow in Simon’s footsteps and continue the growth of The Aspiration Group.
“My aim is to focus on providing outstanding service to our customers and developing the team to allow for their personal development along our journey.
“We provide services for everyone from small companies to sports stars and even royalty. All of our clients can expect the same attention to detail and level of service.
“We have some amazing customers, we go to some great places and we have a wonderful team here at The Aspiration Group!”
Naime said “Having been with The Aspiration Group since day one, I am delighted with my promotion to Managing Director.
“Over the years, I feel that I have grown with the business and have developed some great relationships with our wonderful clients and amazing team.
“For me, a management career is what I have always wanted and I could not think of a better place to be. I am really looking forward to working with Amanda to further develop the team and business as a whole”.
