Business people : UK Rockley Watersports names richard Percy as new director

Richard Percy has worked for the firm since 1998
                  
UK-based watersports training provider Rockley has named Richard Percy as its new director.
                  
Percy first joined the company in 1998 as an instructor working in France and the UK. He quickly rose to management level, taking on responsibility for HR and becoming an RYA coach assessor and RYA powerboat instructor.
                  
Percy was instrumental in Rockley’s expansion into new markets and currently heads up project and new business development at the firm.
                 
 “Richard has been key to introducing Rockley Academy, Rockley International and BTEC courses to the Rockley portfolio which has made a significant difference to the business,” says managing director Peter Gordon.
                  
“We are thrilled to welcome Richard onboard as a director and are looking forward to some new and exciting opportunities for Rockley both here and overseas.”
                  
Rockley is a family-run business with nearly 40 years' experience in the sailing and watersports industry. The company has two training centres in Poole, Dorset and three activity centres in southwest France.

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