Bluestones One - Sam Gidman wins Employee of the month for March

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17 April 2025

We’re delighted to announce Sam Gidman as Bluestones One’s Employee of the Month for March!

Sam has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to supporting our field teams. Always available and quick to respond, Sam has become the go-to person for resolving problems that our field staff encounter. This reliable support system has not gone unnoticed; in fact, Sam received an unprecedented number of votes from our field team this month, making this recognition especially meaningful.

While we don’t typically highlight our office team in these announcements, the overwhelming feedback from those working in the field made it clear that Sam’s contributions deserved special recognition. Sam’s commitment to ensuring smooth operations and providing timely assistance has made a significant positive impact on the entire team’s productivity and morale.

Congratulations, Sam, and thank you for your outstanding dedication and support!

Special mentions also go out to Pol Martin and Tonianne Adamson for their excellent contributions throughout March.

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Meet Gary Lowe, Operations Director

How did your journey at Bluestones One begin and what has it been like since?I was lucky enough to be one the first to join Bluestones One and since joining the business we have grown significantly, we are now a strong business with a great reputation for being customer and people focused. Why do you enjoy about working in this industry?Everything! From interacting with customers to visiting stores and meeting the teams that do the hard work at the shelf edge. I have some great relationships with customers and our field teams which we have built over time. Every day is both challenging and rewarding and I can’t imagine ever working in any other industry than this one. What is your proudest professional moment?It is really difficult to pick just one moment as there have been many in my career. But if I had to pick one, it would have to be when we won ‘Best New Business’ at the Bluestones Investment Group Awards. To share this accolade with my fellow Directors made me very proud indeed. What are your values as a leader?I have 3 values I tried abide by in everything I do: 1. Lead by example. 2.