Katherin Ashworth has been promoted to commercial manager for trade at The Turtle Mat Company.
Swiss-born Katherin joined the Cirencester based firm in 2007 as a sales administrator.

She will now be responsible for managing the business's trade accounts and developing and implementing marketing campaigns for potential and existing customers.

Co-owner of the firm, Simon Brown said: "We're delighted with Kathrin's progression at Turtle Mat.

"She has a depth of experience in a variety of sales roles across many sectors here and in her home country of Switzerland.

"Kathrin's language skills complement our growth into Europe and we look forward to working with her in her new position in the future."

In her spare time Kathrin enjoys designing and making her own clothes.