Background/Experience Previous Owner and Managing Director of Barkers. Thirty-two years’ industry experience, including development of business from stationery suppliers to office interiors and furniture specialists. Experienced in all aspects of management, particularly procurement, sales, customer service and project supervision. Introduced consultative, design-led approach to business following acquisition in 1996.

Current Role/Responsibilities Maintaining and developing senior customer relationships, ensuring awareness of the company’s capabilities and promoting the interests of the business. Developing existing and prospective supplier relationships, including appraisal of new product launches. Reviewing supply chain to ensure right mix of products along with a core of quality manufacturing partners able to provide the requisite support and service levels. Ad hoc investigation of specific business needs.

Hobbies/InterestsSports, especially football (Liverpool FC season ticket-holder, 6-a-side player), mountain biking, golf, travel.