Georgina Angless

Appointed in current role

April 2025

Originally a Visual Communication graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, I have enjoyed a career to date working in sales and account management for some of the leading art libraries and picture libraries in the world selling image rights to creative businesses for the purposes of art reproductions, stationery, book covers, branding, and advertising collateral etc. After working in London for 15 years, I moved to the Lake District in 2021, it is now exciting to join the dots and see another side of those businesses I have previously sold to by selling the paper and mountboard on which they print.

" I am passionate about people and relationship management and look forward to helping to drive the business forward, providing support and developing opportunities as well as learning more about the technical aspects of paper making. "

Tell us about a typical day in your role at James Cropper:

As Sales Manager a typical day will involve account management of customers to build upon customer loyalty & opportunities, being an initial point of contact for incoming leads and enquiries, leading continuous improvement projects at a customer level to drive service improvements and operational efficiency as well as working closely with internal stakeholders across the business from product management to technical, planning and production to align products, service capabilities to maximise performance and provide commercial support.

During your career at James Cropper, what has been your most memorable highlight?

Whilst in Customer Experience, I have had the opportunity to look after key accounts for James Cropper Converting. We recently received a report card from one of our biggest customers within the Photographic Industry giving us a 9.2/10. They are known for not handing out 10’s so this is the highest reward we could receive. It shows how teamwork makes the dream work when servicing customers.

What work are you particularly proud of at James Cropper?

The team culture and environment are unlike anywhere I have been before, the buzz and the sense of comradery is unparalleled. Everyone gets stuck in when there is a problem to overcome, and I enjoy feeling part of such a great team. In addition, the history of the company is inspiring, it has overcome adversity many times over which has to be down to the determination and the passion of the people who work for the business as well as delivering great products to some of the most aspirational customers all over the world.

Which three things would you take to a desert island?

My family, a Swiss army knife and a kindle

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Acquiring coffee table books and reading about art and interior design!