W.Howard employs over 165 people across five sites. Each one of our experienced team brings a unique blend of talent, expertise, passion and perspective to the table.
You can find out more about some of our team below…
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Jonathan Grant
Group Chief ExecutiveWhat do you do at W.Howard? It depends who you ask… but definitely more on the strategic side these days. When did you join W.Howard? 3rd September 1986 What do […]
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Graham Williams
Group Chief Operating OfficerWhat do you do at W.Howard? I work closely with our talented employees to deliver the best results possible and make the business a place in which people want to contribute […]
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Phil Tissington
Managing Director (W.Howard UK)What do you do at W.Howard? I am responsible for the Group Operations, from purchasing of raw material, manufacturing and then warehousing / delivery to our customers. My role also covers QHSE […]
![Simon Fleet](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Simon-Fleet-2.png)
Simon Fleet
Group Commercial Director & Managing Director (Powys)What do you do at W.Howard? I am responsible for the Commercial Team at W.Howard & Powys, which includes Sales, Marketing, Estimating and purchasing. When did you join W.Howard? March 2018 […]
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Stuart Murray
Group Finance DirectorWhat do you do at W.Howard? Looking after the Groups finances, making sure we have the funds to operate and invest. When did you join W.Howard? June 2012 What do […]
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Paul McKenna
Managing Director - KildareHaving joined WHK in July 2017 I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the Kildare team at such an exciting time for the business. When I am not making MDF
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Paul Ashurst
Group Financial ControllerWhat do you do at W.Howard? I’m part of the finance team and senior management team overseeing the day to day finance functions of all of W.Howard’s companies. I’m also involved in […]
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Emma Harmer
Group Marketing ManagerWhat do you do at W.Howard? Responsible for developing, implementing and executing the marketing plan and I manage our amazing marketing team! When did you join W.Howard? November 2021 What […]
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Tony Boon
National Sales ManagerWhat do you do at W.Howard? I currently mange the day-to-day sales for the W.Howard Group, including external and internal sales. When did you join W.Howard? January 2023 What do you […]
![Steve Greenhalgh](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Steve-Greenhalgh.png)
Steve Greenhalgh
Operations ManagerWhat do you do at W.Howard? Ultimately, I’m part of a team that helps the business offer and deliver a quality product & service to our customer base, but behind the scenes […]
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Becci Brandish
HR & Wellbeing Officer UKWhat do you do at W.Howard? I help and assist our UK employees and managers with any issues or concerns they may have. I also support the delivery of HR and related […]
![Jake Cintra](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Jake-Cintra2.png)
Jake Cintra
National Account ManagerWhat do you do at W.Howard? National Account Manager and product specialist for our Real Wood Veneers range. When did you join W.Howard? 2019 What do you most enjoy about […]
![Jack Weaver](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Jack-Weaver-4.png)
Jack Weaver
Area Sales Manager - NorthWhat do you do at W.Howard? Visit all sorts of builders/Timber merchants promoting our products and helping customers with any enquiries or sales. Targeting new business and opening new accounts increasing our […]
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Adrian McLean
Internal Sales ManagerWhat do you do at W.Howard? I manage a number of functions across the commercial team. These include order processing, customer service & telesales as well as producing quotes & estimates for […]
![Maddy Higginson](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Maddy-Higginson-1.png)
Maddy Higginson
Group Assistant Management AccountantWhat do you do at W.Howard?  Count beans….. Accounts, tax etc etc When did you join W.Howard? June 2016 What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? The people, […]
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Matthew Potts
Marketing AssistantWhat do you do at W.Howard? I am a Marketing Assistant, were I create marketing materials for the W.Howard Group, as well as managing and updating the website and supporting the sales […]
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Joe Rylance
QHSE Coordinator (UK)What do you do at W.Howard? I work across the sites in the UK ensuring we are working towards a high standard in quality, health & safety and environmental control. I assist […]
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Lesley Thomason
Sales Support AssistantWhat do you do at W.Howard? As a member of the sales team, part of the role includes order processing, dealing with enquiries & customer service. When did you join W.Howard? […]
![Matthew Bellin](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Matt-Bellin.png)
Matthew Bellin
Group Data AnalystWhat do you do at W.Howard? I help to maintain and create accurate codes and bills of material for all our product codes on Business Central. I also provide accurate reports for […]
![Matt Coen](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Matt-Coen-1-Recovered.png)
Matt Coen
Sales Support AssistantWhat do you do at W.Howard? So my role is quite varied and no two days are the same, from order processing and supporting the external sales team to liaising with transport […]
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Georgia Worrall
Group Accounts Assistant/Business SupportWhat do you do at W.Howard? A little bit of everything! From purchase ledger, to bookkeeping for our subsidiary companies, managing our property portfolio and everything in between When did you […]
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Robert Moore
Production SupervisorWhat do you do at W.Howard? I am responsible for overseeing production at the Astley site When did you join W.Howard? September 2010 What do you most enjoy about working […]
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Stefan Simm (Stef)
CI & Training ChampionWhat do you do at W.Howard? I have the pleasure of working with a great team at Astley site in this new role (Dec 2022 commenced) Whilst in its infancy I now […]
![Chris Blair](https://whoward.eu/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Chris-Blair.png)
Chris Blair
Team Leader PM ShiftWhat do you do at W.Howard? I oversee a team of five on line two on the PM shift. I drive output and productivity, including setting and operating machinery. When did […]
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Kayleigh Hemingway
HR and Admin AssistantWhat do you do at W.Howard? As part of the HR team, I assist in the delivery of HR functions for the W.Howard UK sites - which includes recruitment, retention and reward. […]
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