The co-founder of an employee-owned campervan firm has announced he will be moving into the role of chairman, as it begins looking for a new managing director.
Simon Poole founded Jerba Campervans in 2006, alongside his wife Cath, after deciding to turn his passion for building VW Transporter conversions into a business.
Since then, the North Berwick-based company has seen its annual turnover increase every year, adopting employee ownership in 2018, with its 14-strong team benefiting from an equal profit share.
Poole has now decided to step back from the day-to-day running of the company.
“It has been fantastic to see the company grow so successfully and this success is down to the remarkable team we have behind us who strive for excellent craftsmanship and customer experience.
“I’m now looking to hand the daily reigns over to some capable hands to continue Jerba’s success and innovation and to look after the wonderful team.”
Poole added: “We have a number of exciting plans in the pipeline for 2022 and we need an managing director who will bring a fresh, diversified approach to the role.
“The candidate must buy into our commitment to the employee ownership model, but develop new strategies to build on the company’s success and open up new opportunities and market areas.”
Jerba Campervans specialises in converting Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 Models and is recognised by Volkswagen as a converter of the model.
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