Saturday 19 May 2012

Staff Profiles

Stephen Clarke - Managing Director

Born 1951 in Manchester, England, Stephen has been Managing Director of Hurst Green Plastics since it's inception in 1979.

Married with 4 daughters, his interests include tennis, squash and 10k runs.

Managing Director - Stephen Clarke

Martine Dunand-Clarke - Co-Director

Martine has been involved with Hurst Green Plastics for 30 years. During that time she has had many roles and presently is involved in the promotion and marketing side of the business. Co-director and married to Stephen, Martine enjoys various sports such as squash, running, swimming and also gardening in the summer-time. She also likes to travel.

Managing Director - Martine Dunand-Clarke

Helen Clarke - Credit Control

Helen co-founded the company more than 30 years ago. Her current position is the credit controller of the company.

Her interests include reading, studying and travel.

Credit Control - Helen Clarke

Julie Monaco - Customer Service Manager

Julie has been with the company for over 20 years, looking after service, sales and support. Married with 2 children, she enjoys music, Formula 1, gardening and reading.

She also is a huge fan of her children's football teams.

Customer Service Manager - Julie Monaco

Tommy Sharples - Business Development Manager

Tommy joined Hurst Green Plastics after gaining a 2.1 degree from Durham University in 2005.

Tommy works closely with customers and covers many other aspects including installation, after care, marketing and sales.

He enjoys playing and watching football, film and travelling.

Business Development Manager - Tommy Sharples

John Dickinson - Warehouse & Logistics Manager

With over thirty years experience in warehousing, distribution, transport and logistics, John manages all our exports and deliveries to all over the world.

John Dickinson

Andrew Bateson - Fabrication Manager

Andrew has over 20 years of experience in plastics and fabrication. 

Always looking to build a close relationship with customers, solve their problems and fulfil their needs.  With a wealth of experience in many different industries, it's important to match the application with the material using suitable construction techniques.

Family is a major part of Andrew's life as is watching football.  He has an active involvement in motor sport and is a school governor.

Andrew Bateson

John Whipp - Product Design Engineer

John has over 40 years experience in tool making design and has worked with Hurst Green Plastics to develop a range of products from our catering range to the TwinBin systems.

John now works for HGP as head of design and engineering.

John Whipp

Sophia Dunand-Clarke - Administrator

Sophia has recently joined the company after successfully completing her A-Levels.  She is very much involved in a variety of different areas, working closely with suppliers and customers and leading marketing campaigns.

Her interests include reading and baking and she hopes to one day tour the East Coast of Australia.

Sophia Dunand-Clarke