Lucie Benson, Editor
Lucie trained as a journalist in 2003 and began her career in journalism as a reporter for SecEd magazine, a weekly publication for secondary school teachers, before moving on to become Deputy Features Editor for General Practitioner, where she wrote, commissioned and edited features for the business section. She has also written articles for The Guardian, EYE magazine and MedEconomics magazine. Lucie joined Sift Media as Features Editor in February 2007 and became Editor of HR Zone in June 2007.
Email:lucie.benson@hrzone.co.uk

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Louise Druce, Features Editor
An NCTJ-trained journalist, Louise began her career as a reporter for the Weston & Somerset Mercury newspaper in 1999 before joining Central Press Features to write consumer features for print media and the Fish4 websites, then moving to the Netherlands to work for the European Journalism Centre. On moving back to the UK in 2003, she became a features writer and then editor for GDS International, writing across the publisher’s broad portfolio of B2B titles. Louise joined Sift as a features writer in February 2007.
Email:louse.druce@siftmedia.co.uk

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Annie Hayes, Contributing Editor
Annie Hayes, MCIPD, joined Sift Media in August 2004 as Editor of HR Zone. Prior to joining, she was Managing Editor of Investors in People, SME publication www.yourpeoplemanager.com. She has published numerous features, case studies and how to guides that touch on employment law issues and HR matters. Following a period of maternity leave, Annie rejoined Sift in May 2007 as Contributing Editor writing features for both HR Zone and sister site, TrainingZONE.
Email: editor@hrzone.co.uk

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Matthew Henkes, Staff Writer
Matthew cut his journalism teeth as a news reporter in the transport sector. Specialising in the business side of the industry, he was later involved in the launch of the rail industry’s first online weekly. Matthew joined Sift Media as Staff Writer in December 2006.
Email: matt.henkes@siftmedia.co.uk

Rob Lewis, Staff Writer
Rob began his working life as a trainee accountant for a city firm, which was soon followed by a brief spell as a wandering factotum that culminated in an English degree and an emergent career in journalism. Prior to arriving at Sift in March 2007 he was the features editor for a West Midlands publishing company, and a freelance contributor to the trade press, particularly on social care issues. He also writes crime novels and has made several appearances on BBC Radio.
Email:rob.lewis@siftmedia.co.uk

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Kate Phelon, Content Manager
Kate previously worked for i-D Magazine, a fashion publication based in central London. She joined the company as an Advertising Assistant in 2001 before becoming Production Manager three years later. During this time she worked on high profile advertising campaigns for clients including Diesel, Puma and Adidas as well as editions of the magazine featuring Kate Moss and Gwen Stefani. Kate joined Sift Media in December 2005 as Content Manager.
Email: kate.phelon@siftmedia.co.uk

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Rachel Sparks - Events Manager
Rachel joined the team in 2005 to head up the flourishing events division of the business. After graduating with a BA Hons in recreation and leisure management, Rachel worked agency side on various outdoor and indoor events and conferences for clients such as Honda and the South West Regional Development Agency.
Email: rachel.sparks@siftmedia.co.uk