Keith Buckby has known Alan for 20 years since they both started working for Bristol-Myers Squibb in the UK. Alan was very helpful to Keith when he was new to the pharmaceutical industry. They became close friends and regularly socialized together, including running marathons. When they worked together for three years, Keith would call Alan for advice on work situations and found him to be a trusted sounding board. Based on his long friendship and work relationship with Alan, Keith believes Alan's pharmaceutical knowledge and sales skills would be transferable and that he would be an asset for any organization, due to his drive, dedication, friendly nature, sense of humor, and ability to have fun at work while achieving great results.

1. Keith Buckby,
78 Ridgway Rd, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, UK, LE65 2PL
Tel +44 (0) 7595 5678532
Email keith_buckby@yahoo.co.uk
2nd September 2016
Dear Sir/Madam,
I first met Alan 20 years ago when we joined Bristol-Myers Squibb in the UK as medical
sales representatives. It was my first role in the pharmaceutical industry and Alan
already had some experience in the field. He was incredibly generous with his time and
his help, enabling me to make much quicker progress in getting to grips with the role
than would otherwise have been possible.
I do not from friendships with large numbers of work colleagues, but Alan quickly
became a close friend of mine and we have not only worked together, but socialized a
great deal prior to his move to the US. This included running several marathons
together including Dublin, London and New York. When Alan makes a promise or
commitment, he sticks to it no matter how much dedication is required to achieve it.
We only worked together directly for three years, but I would regularly call him for
advice on situations at work and he always provided a trusted and measured sounding-
board.
I am aware that Alan is new to the US, but based on my long-standing business
relationship and personal friendship have absolutely no doubt that his pharma
knowledge and selling skills are transferrable, and that he would be an asset to any
organization. Not only because of his drive, dedication and commitment but also his
friendly and approachable nature and his sense of humour, which showed me that you
can have a great time at work and still achieve great things.
If you require anything further from me please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully,
Keith Buckby
Account Director, Ashfield Healthcare Ltd.