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Rute Monteiro, long time friend of FTLOP has left Quinta do Noval and will be seeking a new opportunity with a new challenge!
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End of the month she leaves. She'll be missed at Noval but look forward to her next adventure. She's such an awesome person!!


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I really surprised to hear about this when I bumped into her last week at Essencia, I really thought she'd be one of those that would never leave. She'll start a new project with many followers that is for sure!
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What position did she hold at Noval for those of us that do not know her?
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Thomas V wrote:What position did she hold at Noval for those of us that do not know her?
She was a sales director. But she has been with Noval for 15 years!
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Wasn't she "The" sales director? Sorta in charge when Christian Seely wasn't around?
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A very pleasant, competent lady - I'm sure she'll be missed.

Has she moved to another port house - or a complete scene change?
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Tom Archer wrote:A very pleasant, competent lady - I'm sure she'll be missed.

Has she moved to another port house - or a complete scene change?
Perhaps mr. Hersh has some inside knowledge? [beg.gif]
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All I can say when I spoke to her is that she needed a change after 15 years of Noval. She told me she had no plans for a new job for now... or at least nothing that can be announced yet I guess.
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