Julie was more than a “boss” – she was a guiding force. Straight talking, encouraging, and endlessly supportive, she had a gift of bringing out the best in people. She believed in me, interviewed me in 2020 during Covid when others weren’t hiring, and in such uncertain times welcomed me to the Solmar Family. A few years later Julie trusted me to launch the new Solmar Holiday Helpline. I’ll never forget the message the night before the launch wishing me and my team luck and how her words of encouragement filled me with confidence. Then on launch day when things didn’t go to plan, she stood by me, rolled up her sleeves and helped me carry the shift and keep my sanity. That was just her way, and I admired her for that, amongst many other things. Even when I made the decision to move back to Cyprus she was positive, encouraging and found a way to keep me in the Solmar Family, that meant the world to me.
Julie you were deeply respected, admired and looked up to by so many. I hope you knew the difference you made every single day. Solmar will never be the same anymore without you. You will be missed more than words can say. With heartfelt gratitude and sadness, until we meet again RIP. Lisa x