The Productivity Pulse: Seminar

Rebecca has extensive commercial, operational and business development experience from a broad range of sectors including financial services; consultancy; the oil industry; transport, and higher education. Immediately prior to joining Jersey Business, Rebecca led a team of global account managers for the British Council supporting the delivery of professional exams services in over 100 countries.

If there is one thing I’ve learnt from being in business it is…

The importance of authenticity – in your intentions, with others, and yourself.

The most important thing on my desk is…

A large mug of tea! And for those times when I need to really focus on a piece of work, my iPods and an upbeat playlist.

I love working at Jersey Business because…

Definitely the office vibe – the team culture and collective determination to make a difference is palpable.

Lorie has over twenty years’ experience in the retail sector in the UK and Jersey. Her responsibilities have included delivering regional motivational training, writing staff development programs, managing multiple sites of large retail stores, coordinating new store openings and the training and development of store managers.

In 2018 Lorie joined the Jersey Retail Association (JRA) as its Chief Operating Officer, established to champion and promote the retail industry. A year later the JRA work was absorbed into Jersey Business and Lorie joined the team as Head of Retail, delivering hands on business support and industry insights for retail business and stakeholders.

In April 2025 Lorie joined the Jersey Business Senior Business advisory team. Her extensive operational experience, along with qualifications as APMG change management practitioner, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, means she focuses on supporting business with practical advice, particularly in streamlining processes creating core goals enabling established businesses to achieve their full potential.

Not many people know

I studied and was involved in musical theatre for many years and gained a distinction in my singing exams.

If there is one thing I’ve learnt from being in business it is…

Listen to people properly. Learn at all opportunities and be generous with sharing the things that inspired you, worked well or adds value to the conversation.

When I’m not at work you’ll find me…

Playing with my kids, working in my garden lifting weights in the gym. I’m a very energetic person but I have learned over many years in complex management positions that “wellbeing” is not a buzz word, we all get super busy, so it is essential to make time to relax, and create some fun at every opportunity.    

Jennie started her career working for various tour operators in the UK, travelling the world meeting hoteliers, negotiating commercial terms for inclusion in their programmes. Switching sides, she then worked for InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) in their global head office as Director of Distribution and Intermediary Sales for EMEA – this role focused on the group strategy with Online Travel Agents such as Booking.com and Expedia and the negotiation of commercial terms with them on behalf of the 6000 branded IHG hotels.

In 2012 the opportunity arose to relocate from London to Jersey, and with a young family it seemed like the perfect place to be. A passion grew for ‘everything Jersey’ and with a strong background in Tourism & Hospitality it led to join the team at Visit Jersey as Product Manager, promoting the island to visitors and working closely on-island tourism and hospitality businesses to maximise their contribution to the visitor experience and to the local economy.

Supporting the sector through the pandemic ignited a passion for working closely with businesses to provide support and advice on a wide range of topics – the move across to the team at Jersey Business was a natural progression.

Her current role, heading up the Business Support Team is driven by a passion for wanting Jersey's economy to thrive. Even a great business can improve, so why not come in to see her and the team to begin that journey? 

The most important thing on my desk is…  

Tea! In particular, a good cup of Earl Grey.

I love working at Jersey Business because… 

I love working at Jersey Business as I have a genuine desire to see industries in Jersey thrive and I love helping people.

When I’m not at work you’ll find me… 

During the summer months you’ll find me barbecuing on one of Jersey’s beautiful beaches with family and friends. In the winter we will wrap up warm and do the same.