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…
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 you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? The people, and working together as a team to achieve the best we can. What […]
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 When did you join W.Howard? 31st March 2003 What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? An environment that allows personal […]
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 (Quality, H&S and environmental). We are lucky as a business to have a great Operations team. When did you join W.Howard? 2019 […]
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 What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? The people, we have a fantastic team here at W.Howard who all work […]
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 you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? The business is built on solid foundations and supported by an excellent workforce, but is not […]
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 mouldings I can be found on my bike training for the next race!
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 many continuous projects to evolve and improve our processes and systems. When did you join W.Howard? August 2015 What do you most enjoy […]
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 do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? A family run company who recognises the importance of the team and nurtures it. The […]
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 most enjoy about working at W.Howard? Working with such a talented team, working closely with our partners, and helping to develop the brand […]
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 I lead a strong operations team committed to developing & performing to the best of their abilities, looking for new opportunities to continually […]
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 strategies, which includes recruitment, retention, learning and development and health and wellbeing. When did you join W.Howard? November 2014 What do […]
Andy Minas
National Account ManagerWhat do you do at W.Howard? Account manage National Merchant Groups When did you join W.Howard? January 2017 What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? I love my job, the role that I carry out and the people I work with What is your Favourite Product and why? American White […]
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 working at W.Howard? Being well respected specialists in our market. Working with great teams across the different sites. Favourite Product and why? […]
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 customer base. When did you join W.Howard? Dec 2014. What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? The friendly, Family […]
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 made to order items. I am also involved in a number of projects with other senior members of the management team such as […]
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, environment and flexibility. What is your Favourite Product and why? White Primed Torus What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Don’t […]
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 team with POS and product displays. When did you join W.Howard? August 2020. What do you most enjoy about working at […]
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 the business with ISO accreditations. Always working towards continual improvement. When did you join W.Howard? September 2014 What do you most […]
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? I joined in Feb 2023. What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? You are made to feel like you are […]
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 the finance and sales team across all 3 of our group locations When did you join W.Howard? September 2019 What do […]
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 to fulfil customers requirements. I am also part of the team that deals with customer queries and enquiries through means of telephone or […]
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 join W.Howard? October 2015 What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? The varied roll and the people who I work […]
Gary Matthews
Transport Distribution SupervisorHaving joined W.Howard in April 2022, Gary is responsible for all aspects of the routing and planning of deliveries despatched from MDC, the supervision of all driving staff, and will also assist with the day to day running of operations to ensure our compliance and legal responsibilities are adhered to.
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 at W.Howard? The people. I have met lifelong friends working for W Howard, and have always had managers that have pushed me and […]
Nick Jackson
Team LeaderWhat do you do at W.Howard? I oversee one of our production teams What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? No two days are the same, I work with a great team of colleagues who all strive to help each other. I enjoy the trips and benefits that the Company provide […]
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 look at establishing new SOP systems for the site and Training staff in all aspects for the machinery / production – whether that […]
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 you join W.Howard? I originally joined W.Howard in 1999, left in 2009 and then returned in 2012. What do you most enjoy […]
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. When did you join W.Howard? I joined W.Howard in 2019 as a member of the sales team. I started my new role […]
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