IRENA Makowska is the new business development manager at Southampton marketing agency Remarkable.

"I was attracted to Remarkable's drive and capacity to create and deliver high impact communication strategies," explains Irena, who has previously worked with such names as Stork Margarine, Flora, Biotex and Kikkoman.

"On meeting the team I was struck by their professionalism and enthusiasm. The atmosphere within Remarkable is fantastic. It's exciting, creative and stimulating."

Outside of meeting business targets and increasing profitability, Irena still finds time to fit in some of her favourite pastimes from a long list of hobbies.

These include art, alternative therapies, yoga, reading, travelling and mountain biking.