Guildford’s Get Ahead appoints first Ireland regional director

By Sam Pither

15 November 2022

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Get Ahead, a virtual outsourcing agency based in Guildford, has expanded into the Republic of Ireland through the appointment of its first regional director in the country.

Linda McCormick, who has more than 20 years’ experience in operations, sales and marketing roles in the hospitality sector, will lead Get Ahead Ireland from her base in Wicklow, near Dublin.

Linda said: "Post covid, many of us have been thinking about what's important and how we can do things differently. I loved working in hospitality, but I also wanted to find a way of spending more time with my children.

“I started researching different options and came across Get Ahead. Everything founder Rebecca said about flexibility and work-life balance matched what I was looking for.

"I could immediately see the potential of an outsourcing agency, allowing people to focus on what's important to them. Time is such a precious commodity.

“I know so many busy working families and business owners who would benefit from outsourcing. Plus, having a ready-made team of over 70 business experts means I can start helping them straight away.

"We have such a dynamic pool of talent here in Ireland, but for the small business owner, finding the right talent when you need it can be challenging. That's where I see Get Ahead playing a vital role in the future of resilient businesses post covid.

“I strongly believe outsourcing can offer the best solution, enabling companies to stay flexible and agile whilst capitalising on growth opportunities."

It has been a busy 12 months for the agency which, along with winning several awards including the HSBC British Franchise Awards 2021 and the Prestige Awards 2022, has also expanded to Australia.

Founder Rebecca Newenham said: "It has been a real joy meeting Linda and working with her to launch Get Ahead in Ireland. I am confident Linda will do an excellent job opening up the Irish market for us."

Featured image: Rebecca Newenham, Founder of Get Ahead (L) and Linda McCormick, Get Ahead's new regional director in Ireland (R). Credit: Get Ahead.

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.