Changes afoot at Taste Orange H.Q.
Taste Orange welcomes two new people to its team, with the recent announcement that Charlotte Gundry will commence as Marketing Manager and Helen Harper as Administration Manager.
Both Charlotte and Helen bring a wealth of experience to Taste Orange. Charlotte Gundry has spent the past five years as General Manager of Orange winery Mayfield Vineyard, where she covered a diverse role from sales and marketing of the wines, restaurant and accommodation, through to export, logistics and event management.
Charlotte has also worked in a voluntary capacity as the President of the Orange Regional Vignerons’ Association and brings a deep understanding of the region, its producers and the opportunities to build on the ongoing success of the region.
Charlotte is also on the board of Racing Orange, which is reinvigorating the Orange horseracing scene at Towac Park.
Charlotte will work closely with Taste Orange Executive Office, Rhonda Sear on the business’ strategic direction in addition to core marketing activities including social media and liaison with members and consumers, and the ongoing development of new events.
Charlotte will join Taste Orange on the 5th of December.
Helen Harper is the other new addition to the team. Helen will manage all the administration and member liaison of Taste Orange.
Helen’s experience includes administrative roles with NSW Department of Primary Industries, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy and the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
Helen will commence with Taste Orange on the 14th of November.
“These are exciting changes for Taste Orange, with Charlotte and Helen joining part time Project Officer Jane Arnott. With this comes fresh ideas and a fresh injection of enthusiasm,” commented Rhonda.
“We have a lot planned for the future of Orange, and are looking forward to working together to broaden the reach and awareness of Orange and its surrounding region.”
“After the success of Orange Wine Week we are excited about the upcoming Slow Summer festival to kick off the New Year.”
For more information or photos please contact:
Rhonda Sear, Executive Officer Taste Orange: 02 6360 1990 or rhonda@tasteorange.com.au
David Cumming, Define Wine: 0414 736 342 or david@definewine.com.au
Taste Orange is the marketing, promotion and development umbrella of Orange and the surrounding region. Taste Orange welcomes partners to share in the vision to develop a strong and appealing community for both visitors and residents. Please visit www.tasteorange.com.au for further information on the region
