Ian Lloyd, Group Operations Director of The Glazerite UK Group
First Job: In 1979 I joined Graham Holmes Plastics (now Astraseal) as a trainee fabricator. When did you join your current company: In 1998 I started a small business repairing and installing PVC-U products, and whilst aspects of being a self-employed sole trader were very enjoyable, it can be a lonely and difficult life. I had been a customer of Glazerite More...
Greg Hawksworth, Group Technical Director, Customade Group
First job: After finishing university, I worked as a design/project engineer for an injection moulding business in Lancashire. When did you join current company: I joined Customade Group in January this year after More...
Simon Monks, Managing Director, VBH (GB)
First Job: After university, my first job was managing a supermarket as part of a graduate scheme. I learnt more about apples than I ever thought possible! When did you join current company: I joined VBH in September More...
Tony Craggs, the Managing Director of Virtuoso Doors
First job: I started here in 2004 when it was WB Group, which was my dad Kevin Craggs’ business. When did you join current firm: I joined the business straight after my A Levels, aged 19. My dad wanted me to work More...
Darren Waters, CEO of ERA
First job: Sales Engineer for Mobil Oil, selling lubricants. When did you join current company? 2012. Most useful/favourite gadget: ERA DoorCam. Favourite/most useful website: ERA Everywhere or Tidal (love listening More...
Paul Bygrave, Director of Incarnation Window Systems
First job: Pot washer! At the Michelin Star Paris House in Woburn, though… When did you first join/set up the current company? We founded Incarnation on October 8th 2012. Most useful/favourite gadget: Scannable More...
Sarah Hitchings, Sales & Marketing Director, Windows Division, DW3
First Job: Legal Secretary. When did you join current company: I joined in 2014. Most useful/favourite gadget: The GoodNotes app on the iPad. Favourite/most useful website: Aside from http://residencecollection.co.uk! More...
Sioned Webb, Marketing Director, AluK
First Job: I started work aged 16 as a commercial trainee at Rehau, working at their Amlwch plant on Anglesey. When did you join current company: I joined AluK in March 2016 as Head of Marketing and was appointed More...
Stephen Nadin, Managing Director of the Rocal Group
First Job: Waiter on the QE2 for 3 years, which meant I could travel the world in a more luxurious environment than backpacking! It seems a distant memory now… When did you join current company: I joined Rocal More...
David Richards, Chairman, Spitfire Doors, part of the Kaliber Group
First job: Infantry Captain in the British Army When did you set up current company? Spitfire Doors was established in September 2015, so it’s my most recent baby! Most useful/favourite gadget: I wish I could More...