Stagecoach East Scotland Expands Marketing Team

Stagecoach has appointed two new members to their East Scotland marketing team.

Yvonne Hannah, who has more than 17 years’ experience in the industry, took up her new post of Sales and Marketing Executive on 24 July.

Yvonne will take on responsibility for marketing and sales development for Rennies, which has a fleet of over 50 coaches and runs over 31 group tours across the UK each year.

Yvonne started her career in Dundee working for MediaCo, a search engine optimisation company where she created copy designed to boost the online presence for a range of clients. Yvonne then moved to Fife where she took up the position of Corporate Sales and Marketing Executive for the commercial arm of Fife College. Here she was responsible for sales development and marketing planning for their executive training course portfolio. Yvonne has also worked in recruitment business development and marketing positions in the IT, Oil & Gas and veterinary industry.

Amy Witherspoon will also be joining the Stagecoach marketing team, based in the company's Dunfermline head office. Amy will be supporting in the development of marketing campaigns across the area in her role of Marketing Assistant.

Amy started her professional career with Edinburgh based start-up Mallzee, gaining varied experience in communications and digital marketing. Most recently, Amy was employed with The University of Edinburgh in the institute's Centre for Reproductive Health, assisting in the management of multiple obstetric clinical trials across the UK.

Stagecoach East Scotland Marketing Manager Sarah Elliott said: “I am pleased to welcome both Yvonne and Amy to Stagecoach. Their diversity of experience mean both individuals will be bring a great deal to our East Scotland operation. I look forward to working with them and to the exciting opportunities ahead.”

Yvonne Hannah commented on her appointment, "I am delighted to join the team at Stagecoach East Scotland, and look forward to further developing and strengthening the Rennie's brand alongside the team in Cowdenbeath, Fife."

Amy Witherspoon said: “I am very pleased to be taking on this new role and very much look forward to working in Fife. I have received a very warm welcome from the team and am eager to see what my future with Stagecoach will bring.”