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Our people

Our people are at the heart of our businesses, whether delivering a product, quotation, piece of advice, or supporting our customers. We strive to be a rewarding place to work where our people are happy, supported, rewarded and motivated to go the extra mile.

Our aim is to support our employees throughout their career journey, creating a comfortable work/life balance with a focus on family, community & success.

Our businesses are built on the foundations of honesty, decency, fairness, and respect – we are dedicated to doing the right thing, even in the face of adversity.

Our leadership team are responsible for delivering their respective business’s strategies. Whilst our companies and leaders are different, they are united by a shared set of values and common goals
Lee Cowen Managing Director – Milbank Concrete Products

Lee joined the business in 2023 and has a wealth of experience in and around the construction industry, previously holding Directorships at both Speedy Hire and PERI.

Matt Waddingham Managing Director – Cadman Cranes

Matt has worked for Cadman Cranes for over 10 years coming from a background in Civil Engineering and Project Management. He became Managing Director in 2018 following executive development and coaching.

Claire-Marie Farrar Joint Managing Director – Nicola Jane & Browns

Claire-Marie joined Nicola Jane in 2004 and has over 20 years of experience in product management, operations, and sales. In 2024, became joint Managing Director of Browns.

Melissa Muvuti Joint Managing Director – Nicola Jane & Browns

Having joined Nicola Jane 20 years ago, Melissa’s focus and skills lie in marketing and customer experience, as well as jointly running Browns and Nicola Jane as Managing Director.

James Luckham Managing Director – Sui Generis International

James joined the business in 2019 following experience with Tarmac, a leading British building materials company, and previously as an officer in the army.

David McCormick Managing Director – Xanthos Digital

David joined Xanthos as Managing Director in 2021 and has over 20 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing and Commercial Management.

Tim Brewer Managing Director – Silostop Agri & Intershape

Tim has 20+ years’ experience in agricultural products sales and leads the operations at Silostop Agri and Intershape.

Julie Milne Managing Director – Superfine Manufacturing

Julie joined Superfine in 1989 and over the past 35 years has been instrumental in the company’s growth, contributing to its evolution.

Garth Bretherton Managing Director – Orion Future Technology

Garth joined Orion Future Technology in 2020 following 20+ years experience with global R&D crop protection manufacturers and European distributors in Sales, Marketing and Agritech.