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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Paul McKenna
Managing Director - KildareWhat do you do at W.Howard? I am involved in every aspect of the Kildare business from delivering strategic objectives, to the day to day running with the management team, working closely […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Jack Weaver
Regional Account 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 […]
Kevin Salter
Regional Account Manager - South WestWhat do you do at W.Howard? Cover the Midlands and South West assisting merchants with enquiries. Promoting the product and company. When did you join W.Howard? July 2023. What do […]
Pete Frend
Regional Account Manager South East What do you do at W.Howard? My role is all about connecting with customers, handling enquiries and sales, and promoting our range of products to Timber/Builders merchants and other industrial users. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leon Robeznieks
Site EngineerWhat do you do at W.Howard? I wear various 'hats' and 'multi role'. When did you join W.Howard? I started at Polyco in October 1999 and came under W.Howard when they […]
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, […]
Emma Bevan
Financial Controller (Powys)What do you do at W.Howard? IÂ I am part of the Finance Team, responsible for the day to day finance function of Polyco in Newtown which includes making payments, budgeting, monthly reporting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Luanne-Mae Dean
Digital Marketing ApprenticeshipWhat do you do at W.Howard? I am a digital marketing apprentice, so I will be supporting the Marketing Department alongside doing my apprenticeship qualification. I am looking forward to getting involved […]
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 […]
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? […]
Stephen Murphy
Transport Planning SupervisorWhat do you do at W.Howard? Transport Planning Supervisor When did you join W.Howard? 8th April 2024 What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? Every day is different […]
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 […]
Michelle Bancroft
Office Manager (Powys)What do you do at W.Howard? Manage day to day administrative processes from order placement to dispatch, including planning production and material management. What do you most enjoy about working at […]
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. […]
Chloe Obee
Engineering InternWhat do you do at W.Howard? I am working on the scale up of our new production process for recycled MDF fibre insulation. When did you join W.Howard? August 2023 […]
Mark Rivers
Factory Floor Supervisor (Powys)What do you do at W.Howard? I deal with production and quality in the factory and deal with any employee issues. When did you join W.Howard? 2001 What do you […]
Thomas Smith
Line Leader (Powys)What do you do at W.Howard? I run the factory floor smoothly and efficiently and help manage the team. When did you join W.Howard? 2003 What do you most enjoy […]
Lukasz Grzegorzewski
Team Leader (Powys)What do you do at W.Howard? I run the machinery. When did you join W.Howard? 4th August 2014 What do you most enjoy about working at W.Howard? Setting up the […]
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