Pictured above: Trudi Duncombe

A Leamington Spa-based business woman has taken a top position at one of the UK's leading trade associations.

Trudi Dumcombe, director of Infinity Clothing, has been appointed as treasurer of PROMOTA, the leading, independent trade association for the promotional products industry.

Trudi, aged 39 from Whitnash, will also be concentrating her efforts on developing the association's marketing programme. 

A new member to the board, Trudi has been working in the promotional products industry for the past 14 years. Currently she is sales director for Infinity Clothing which manufactures bespoke sports and corporate clothing. 

Trudi said: "I have worked in the promotional products sector for many years and I absolutely love it. I have always been in marketing and strategic roles wherever I have worked and I am sure that will help me within my new position on the PROMOTA board. 

"As well as being treasurer for the association I will also be advising on the rest of our marketing programme and how we can develop these areas."

PROMOTA is the leading, independent trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of promotional products. The association has been established for more than 50 years and has some 700 members. 

Trudi added: "Like many industries ours took a significant hit during the recession, but now is the time to be positive and continue to work together. Our members have a great many strengths and I want to see them working more collectively so they can grow their businesses."

David Webster, chairman of PROMOTA, said: "I am delighted to welcome Trudi to the board. I know that she is going to be a great advocate for PROMOTA as she has such an enthusiasm for our industry which is a real asset to us as we move the association forward."