Peter Warman - Administrator
"I was shocked to read Mark’s post, particularly following a completely balanced and reasonable discussion with his wife, who called me yesterday afternoon.
To confirm, I received no complaint about Mark’s involvement. Peter Warman is right in assuming that his email kicked things off. Before this, I had no idea that Mark had become a Bosch trainer. I obviously got straight on the phone to Bosch and we have put things in place to prevent any situation like this happening again. In four successful years of organisation, there has never been a sniff of a problem in the ethics of the competition and we intend that this continues to be the case.
It is a shame that Mark cannot be in the competition with his wealth of experience, but the competition cannot allow trainers or sponsors’ employees to compete against those they train, as is the case with any worthwhile contest, consumer or otherwise.
On a personal note, I am extremely upset and strongly resent the fact that I am being called a liar. I do not tell lies and, if any such comment is repeated, I will take whatever action is necessary to protect my integrity and the reputation of a competition I have managed for four years and feel passionately about."
Nicola St Clair
Project Manager – Top Technician
