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31st August 2022
iPRO Welcomes Six New Members Of Staff To The Team
As we continue on our mission to become the world’s leading healthy hydration brand, our achievements wouldn’t be made possible without the dedication of our iPRO team. This month, we’re thrilled to welcome six new starters who'll work across different areas of the business. Let’s meet them!
Rob Waldron, Procurement Operations Director
Favourite iPRO Flavour: iPRO Student Edition - Sour Cherry
Fact about yourself: I helped rebuild a hospital in Bosnia in a place called Bosanski Petrovac while serving in the HM Forces.
Rob has spent over 25 years in the FMCG industry covering off ready meals, sandwiches, yoghurts, ice-cream and snacks. With the last 8 years spent working in juice manufacturing running a hot fill manufacturing site producing over 14 million bottles a year, fully responsible for production, engineering, technical side of the business and assisting with raw materials procurement. Additionally, Rob was responsible for looking at HACCP/VACCP and all aspects of the quality management systems to maintain accreditations like Fairtrade, BRC, Organics.
Rob joins the iPRO team to source new international manufacturing sites to ensure iPRO have adequate manufacturing capacity to meet the ever-growing sales requirements. Rob will also be helping with new product development lines to ensure the business is cost efficient and sustainable.
Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time at auctions, playing golf, photography and spending time with his grandchildren.
Connect with Rob on LinkedIn HERE
Mary Eyo, Head of Wellbeing
Favourite iPRO Flavour: iPRO Hydrate - Mango
Fact about yourself: My favourite party trick is telling the difference between iPRO flavours with my eyes closed.
Mary is a Junior Doctor with a keen interest in wellbeing from a holistic perspective who recently joined the iPRO team due to shared values in promoting healthy lifestyles.
With sport having played a major part in Mary's life since childhood, you may find Mary cycling sans lycra in her spare time.
At iPRO, Mary will be advising on the nutritional aspects of the product and engaging with stakeholders in healthcare who may wish to have or provide iPRO as part of a healthy diet.
Samuel Ridge, Brand Representative
Favourite iPRO Flavour: iPRO Sport Edition - Berry Mix
Fact about yourself: Huge sports fan. Always determined to win in anything - I can’t accept losing.
Sam recently joined the team after graduating from Southampton Solent with a 2:1 BA Honours Degree in Football Studies.
Sam enjoys traveling and is undergoing a Level 4 Strength & Conditioning course to further educate himself in the fitness industry.
A determined and direct individual who aims to achieve the best possible results, Sam has already impressed the Company with his hard work and 'can do' attitude, opening and managing multiple sales accounts and partnerships across the business.
Connect with Sam on LinkedIn HERE
Laura Walker, Brand Representative
Favourite iPRO Flavour: iPRO Hydrate - Berry Mix
Fact about yourself: My biggest fear is heights, and at 17 years old, I decided to do a 15,000 feet skydive to raise money for teenage cancer.
Laura has recently graduated from Northumbria University with a First Class Honours degree in Sports Management BSc.
With a combined passion for marketing and sport, Laura is looking forward to getting stuck in to the tasks and opportunities at iPRO which will be across various areas of the business.
Laura's passion for sport started at a very young age where she represented Yorkshire Cricket Club and Huddersfield Town Ladies Football Club.
Connect with Laura on LinkedIn HERE
Zara Antony, Brand Representative
Favourite iPRO Flavour: iPRO Sport Edition - Citrus Blend
Fact about yourself: As a lifelong Manchester United supporter, the first match I watched at Old Trafford was the 0-5 loss against Liverpool in 2021.
Originally from Singapore, Zara grew up in Dubai before beginning a Bachelor's Degree in Politics at the University of Leeds in 2020, and has recently joined the iPRO team on a placement year.
Representing Dubai, she competed in the Middle East South Asia Conference for Varsity Basketball and Softball, in addition to playing other recreational sports. Zara is a hard worker with a passion for sports, fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Zara will be working across the UK and UAE to drive sales across the education, sport and fitness industry sectors.
Connect with Zara on LinkedIn HERE
Ben Stanton, Brand Representative
Favourite iPRO Flavour: iPRO Hydrate - Citrus Blend
Fact about yourself: I scored a goal at the Etihad Stadium.
A proud Manchester City fan, Ben joins iPRO on his Placement year from Manchester Metropolitan University as he studies towards his degree in BSC (Hons) Sports Business Management.
Ben joins iPRO with almost 4 years of experience in Market Research, alongside carrying out the role of Media Manager for his local Cricket club.
Ben will be working across both sales and marketing and is keen to demonstrate his passion and interest for sports and fitness whilst representing the company.
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