I found myself working on our next year's budget and it occurred to me that you and I must have been working together now for about a year, which in turn got me thinking abou the simply HUGE progress and changes we have undertaken and achieved over a year that has simply flown by.
What pressure we were under! And, in turn, what pressure I have had to put you under! But what I write to express is how much I value your input, guidance and support.
We were, as you know, in a most difficult position following the untimely death of my technical director and you have tirelessly striven to take responsibility for that aspect of my business. In doing so (most effectively) you have become a most valued member of the team and I have to thank you and say how much I look forward to working with you in the months to come.