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Our Partners

Our 70,000 Partners come from many backgrounds and walks of life. What unites all of us is our pride in the Partnership and our commitment to providing the best quality goods and services to our customers.

Throughout the year, the editorial team responsible for the JLP e-zine, interview Partners from around the business. Read the interviews to find out about their jobs and what inspires them in their lives.

	3 September 2010 Glynis Gunning-Stevenson, Branch Manager, John Lewis at home, Croydon Glynis is looking forward to her latest challenge.
	13 August 2010 Seb Blevings, John Lewis Oxford Street Meet the John Lewis man whose four-legged best friend is a therapy dog called Ollie.
	6 August 2010 Paul Walker, Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose Buckhurst Hill Paul is a man with a double identity. He is also an up-and-coming theatre director.
	6 August 2010 John Lewis's Merchandising Standards team The team test everything from the fit of a dress to the origin of the wood in a spatula.
	30 July 2010 Clare Bates and Sarah Sayer, John Lewis's London 2012 Project Managers A once-in-a-lifetime experience. It's a big statement, but one that's entirely fitting for these two Partners.
	11 June 2010 Victoria Jobson, Waitrose Barnet Multi talented Victoria is the defensive lynchpin for two ladies' football teams plus a trainee Waitrose manager.
	14 May 2010 Heather Jenkins, Director, Agriculture Strategy at Waitrose Heather tackles the big issues in farming and sustainability.
	30 April 2010 Daniel Hendrey, Merchandising Manager for childrenswear, toys and crafts The Merchandising Manager with an eye for product - and a head for figures.
	1 April 2010 Tracey Cotterill and Fran Haycock are both trained, experienced painters  Tracey and Fran are helping Partners bring out their creative side, with art courses at Leckford Abbas.
	19 March 2010 Peter Ruis, Buying Director Peter has brought in labels such as Oasis and Ted Baker to improve John Lewis's fashion offer.
	5 March 2010 Mum's the word Three generations who live and work side by side.
	5 March 2010 Gemma Turtle Waitrose Partner Gemma is to represent GB in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Qatar.
	12 February 2010 Moira Howie, Waitrose's Nutrition Manager Advises Partners and customers on everything from salt levels to sustainability.
	12 February 2010 Ann Sneddon, John Lewis Glasgow Customers tuck in to Ann's scones and cakes at John Lewis Glasgow.
	11 December 2009 Richard Carney, Paul Hunt and Robert Moules, John Lewis Meet the John Lewis Furniture Inspectors, the Partnership's answer to 'The Sweeney'.
	6 November 2009 Lisa Mills and Leo Taylor, John lewis Bluewater Both have donated a kidney: Lisa to her husband, Paul and Leo to her sister Pamela.
	6 November 2009 Steve Flower, John Lewis High Wycombe Kitchen Planner Steve on why tact and five-figure sums are all part of the job.
	25 September 2009 Ray Foley, Transport Operations Manager Ray's role is making a difference to the business's distribution costs.
	18 September 2009 Kim Morris, Head of Retail Design Kim wants customers to be wowed by the product not the fixture.
	28 August 2009 Sue Steptoe, Central Buyer, Horticulture, Waitrose It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Sue really does live and breathe flowers.
	28 August 2009 Cecilia Kinnear, Customer Services, John Lewis Liverpool Cecilia brightened up a dark hour when she appeared on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth.
	21 August 2009 Tom Snell, Learning and Development Coach, John Lewis Cribbs Causeway With the support of the business, some remarkable Partners have overcome their disabilities to develop in the workplace.
	14 August 2009 John Martin, Acting Assistant Editor, Bluewater Chronicle A role that involves not just writing, photography and administration but also keeping to deadlines.
	7 August 2009 David Webster, Regional Catering Operations Manager It's David's job to ensure customers are tempted by the food treats on offer at John Lewis.
	31 July 2009 Judy Faraday, Partnership Archivist The Partnership's archive helps preserve its past and is a valuable resource and source of inspiration.
	31 July 2009 Jeff Shotton, Fish Specialist, Waitrose Hexham Waitrose is always on the lookout for recruits with natural talent.
	24 July 2009 Michelle O'Hare, Childrenswear, John Lewis Welwyn Contact with parents and kids in a busy environment made a job in Childrenswear the perfect fit.
	10 July 2009 Leona Rees-Tucker, Assistant Registrar, John Lewis Cribbs Causeway Taking time out to work for the Citizens Advice Bureaux.
	10 July 2009 Mark Boxer, Waitrose Welwyn Partner A Partner who overcame his autism to provide great customer service has received an award.
	19 June 2009 Family matters Meet the Partners who can't help bringing their families to work with them.
	15 June 2009 Patrick Lewis, Partners' Counsellor Squaring the interests of Partners with those of a changing business.
	5 June 2009 Gemma Lacey, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Gemma is no stranger to an ethical stance.
	1 May 2009 Paul Reeley, Branch Manager, Waitrose Sudbury Waitrose Sudbury is closely involved with charities and community groups in the area.
	24 April 2009 Neil Nugent, Executive Chef, Waitrose Neil develops dishes and product ranges for the food division.
	3 April 2009 Emma Buckley, Nursery Advisor, John Lewis Milton Keynes Emma is on call for parents-to-be, with advice on what they will need for their new arrival.
	9 March 2009 Dany Dandin, Export Admin Assistant, John Lewis Oxford Street Dany sends customers' orders all over the world.

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