Accounts
Our accounts team keep us in cheque…need we say more?
Beth Landrum
Financial Assistant
Emilie Veale
Junior Accounts Assistant
Lucy Forbes
Head of Finance
Lucy has an identical twin
Norma Murdoch
Finance Controller
Sian West
Finance Assistant
Design
Usually found in the ‘quiet zone’ our design team pay exceptional attention to detail to ensure your glasshouse is structurally sound.
Andy Shadey
Designer
Andy often joins friends clay shooting
Ash Miles
Designer
Eliott Dean
Designer
Eliott likes to dabble in photography in his spare time
Fiona McBeath
Senior Designer
Fiona’s dog Wes is a frequent guest to Torberry Farm.
Holly Miles
Building Works Adminstrator
Joel Tickner
Mechanical Design Engineer
Lewis Cole
Designer Apprentice
Mark Milum
Senior Designer
When there’s a storm, Mark loves to take his camera and capture some footage.
Mike Benwell CEng MIMechE
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mike enjoys target archery and can hit a dinner plate from 70m away.
Nick Amy
Designer
Nick is an avid downhill mountain biker
Nuria Rioja
Designer
Sara Del Ben
Mechanical Design Engineer
Steve Moore
Senior Manager
Tony Spooner
Quality Manager
Tony enjoys tennis and sailing
Installation
Travelling the length and breadth of not only the UK but overseas as well, our dedicated install team are equipped with the tools to deliver and erect your structure, completing it to the highest standard.
Adam Duffy
Installation Manager
Despite in his previous job being a head chef, Adam loves to put ketchup on everything.
Alan Parr
Installation Supervisor
Alan loves a challenge - In 2014, he completed a150 mile foot race across the Sahara. In 2022, he will be doing 150 mile foot race across the Arctic.
Ben Fewings
Installation Operative
Beth Hicks
Site Team Administrator
Colin Cathcart
Installation Operative
Glen Lovell
Installation Supervisor
Ian Gaudion
Installation Operative
Jack Coombes
Installation Operative
Jack’s hair didn’t turn curly until he was 12, it was always dead straight.
Jim McLean
Installation Apprentice
Joe Tallack
Installation Operative
John Parker
Installation Operative
Jon O'leary
Logistics Supervisor
Nathan Porter
Installation Apprentice
Paul Merrett
Installation Operative
Paul Wilmshurst
Installation Apprentice
Philip Ward
Installation Operative
Richard Pyman
Installation Apprentice
Rob Chant
Installation Operative
Shaun Stott
Installation Operative
Stuart Burnham
Installation Operative
Leadership
Frequently occupying the meeting rooms, the Alitex Leadership Team come together to manage and deliver the best processes for Alitex. From business strategy, to employee development and welfare, their passion is a driving force amongst the Alitex community.
Andy Hancock
Managing Director
Andy confesses he has never stepped foot into a Nandos
Graham Hughes
Business Consultant
Lucy Forbes
Head of Finance
Lucy has an identical twin
Nelly Hall
Creative Director
Nelly was once a stand-in florist assistant on the famous Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies
Stephanie Reining
Head of Projects
Steph is from Pennsylvania USA and moved to UK in 2017. Steph loves travelling and has been to every continent except Antarctica.
Steve Moore
Senior Manager
Tash Ellens
Head of Marketing
Back in school, Tash danced on the West End.
Tom Hall
Executive Chairman and Owner
Tom once played basketball for South-East England U19
Tony Spooner
Quality Manager
Tony enjoys tennis and sailing
Learning & Development
Alongside the leadership team, our Learning & Development coordinator Brionni, ensures everyone is reaching their potential, creating opportunities and keeping her eye out for new talent to welcome into the Alitex family.
Brionni Simmons
Learning and Development Coordinator
Manufacturing
The nightclub district – a walk through our factory is similar to walking into a nightclub venue. From classical to heavy metal this team work to the beat of the music whatever the genre; welding, powder-coating and assembling our structures ready for their installation.
AJ Powney
Finishing Supervisor
Ben Kiddle
Production Operative
Cameron Jesshope
Manual Fitting Apprentice
Daniel Clements
Production Supervisor
David Wells
Production Operative
Duncan Norton
Production
Ed Smith
Finishing Operative
Harry Stapleton
CNC Machinist Apprentice
Harry has done two ski seasons in France
Jack Herring
Production Operative
Leon Luxton
Production Operative
Mark Crew
Storeman
Neil Budd
Workshop operative
Paul Roberts
Finishing Operative
Phil Shadey
Production Operative
Rob Bird
Finishing Operative
Marketing
Whilst often seen attending events or scrolling through Instagram, the marketing department are the creative pillars behind how our customer’s hear about us. From digital advertising and collaborations to RHS Chelsea Flower Show, their hands are full creating all those touch-points and bringing a slice of Alitex to you.
Andy Hancock
Managing Director
Daisy Faughnan
Marketing Office Assistant
Emma Dann
Marketing Administrator
Jim Barker
Gardener and Handyman Extraordinaire
Known by us as Uncle Jim. A part of the Alitex family for many years, Jim has transitioned from building our glasshouses to ensuring our show site is in perfect condition.
Lily Carew-Wootton
Gardener
Lisa King
Customer Liaison Administrator
Spent many years travelling, working and living around Corfu
Martha Hunter
Digital Content Creator
Nelly Hall
Creative Director
Nelly was once a stand-in florist assistant on the famous Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies.
Tash Ellens
Head of Marketing
Back in school, Tash danced on the West End.
Toby Hallett
Digital Marketing Assistant
Production
The operational side responsible for the manufacturing of your aluminium greenhouse. From health and safety to ordering materials, these individuals are an integral cog in the building of our structures.
Chris Wirdnam
Stores Operative
Dave Miles
Process Engineer
Gary Birmingham
Production Manager
Glenn Cuff
Supply Chain Manager
Hannah Edgington
Production Apprentice
Hannah has a black belt in Choi Kwang Do martial arts
Simon Tilley
Stores Supervisor
Simon is a big fan of seeing live music. His favourite food is Sushi and he has shares in Brewdog!
Projects
Our project managers are your right hand man, or woman, throughout your journey with Alitex. They’ll plan, organise and coordinate your project to ensure a smooth delivery from beginning to end.
Annabel Cliff
Project Leader
Chloe Doughty
Project Coordinator
Chloe has a passion for animal care and has had 45 pets. She currently has 2 dogs called Bruce & Parker and a rabbit called Toffee.
Chloe Gibbs
Sales Administrator
Clare Baumann
Project Leader
David Green
LSP Project Manager
Elaine Mallery
Project Coordinator
Elaine dislikes baked beans and her favourite flavour crisps paprika
Jessica Cannons
Project Leader
A hidden talent of Jess’ – she exhibited at the Jerwood Drawing Prize which toured nationally.
Jessica Tubb
Business Administrator
Jess is a snowboard connoisseur – she loves winter and snowboards whenever she can.
Joe D’santos
Louise Hills
Sales Administrator
Mark Cooper
Senior Manager
Mark has two pet lambs Lassie & Dotty and two sheep Beebee & bobo.
Mark Godfree
Project Manager
In his spare time, Mark occasionally does pet portraits.
Mark Searle
Project Manager
Mark has spontaneously hitchhiked from Sidney to Perth.
Paul Hewitt
Small Works Manager
Paul’s dog Ruby is his shadow and often sits beneath his desk whilst Paul works.
Phill Newsom
Project Manager
Stephanie Reining
Head of Projects
Steph is from Pennsylvania USA and moved to UK in 2017. Steph loves travelling and has been to every continent except Antarctica.
Tammy Lee
Project Coordinator
Tammy sings in a contemporary pop choir
Vicky Frost
Project Leader
Sales
A charismatic bunch, our experienced sales designers are dedicated to helping you envision your dream structure and creating spaces you can thrive in. They love visiting and building relationships with clients, especially when there is cake involved.
Chris Sawyer
Sales Director
Chris has helped clients place Alitex structures in fine gardens across the world for 5 decades. During the summer Chris escapes to the sunny climate of Greece.
James Whittle
Senior Sales Designer
James Winfield
Trainee Sales Designer
John Lawson
Sales Director
Linda Swarbrick
Sales Designer
Paul Greenaway
Senior Sales Designer
Sally Roohan
Customer Liaison Executive
Sally is fluent in French and often corresponds with our overseas clients.
Simon Macey
Sales Designer