Meet the experts
Our team is the extra that makes the difference between ordinary and extraordinary
The TYDE team is made up of all the key components needed for true expertise. Diversity. Passion. Experience. With these things, there's no customer problem we can't solve. Meet the experts behind everything we do.
Working together is success
Paul Weddle
Business Unit Director
Work Stuff
My role is to provide strategic leadership of the TYDE Business Unit, ensuring we remain market-leading and customer focused across our brands.
Fun Stuff
Being outside is my passion. Walking my dogs and shooting my bow at the archery club.
Zoe Rees
Head of Sales
Work Stuff
I look after the Sales Team, ensuring we understand and respond to your business needs.
Fun Stuff
I love horse riding and long lunches with friends!
Dan Mills
National OEM and Specifications Manager
Work Stuff
I cover all aspects of Specification from International Lead Projects to Retrofitting Works. I also manage TYDE Furniture OEM Clients.
Fun Stuff
I have a passion for the beautiful island of Ibiza and I am a gin/rum enthusiast.
Mel Socratous
National Sales Manager
Work Stuff
I’m responsible for identifying and developing new products and channels for our multiple brands.
Fun Stuff
Travelling is my passion and I have a love of all music.
Andy Lovett
Senior Business Development Manager
Work Stuff
I am the longest serving member of the sales team with excellent product and technical knowledge.
Fun stuff
I enjoy the quieter side of life, watching Test match cricket and fishing.
Anthony McDonagh
Senior Business Development Manager
Work Stuff
I look after the Central and East of the UK, developing new business and looking after existing business.
Fun Stuff
I love spending time with my family and friends and also cycling on my new ribble bike.
James McCartney
Business Development Manager
Work Stuff
I cover Scotland and Ireland, and look after the Merchant sector.
Fun stuff
I've played in bands for many years and love making music.
James Barnes
Business Development Manager
Work Stuff
I am the Business Development Manager for the North of England and look after all things Tyde for the Merchants and Contractors of the North.
Fun Stuff
I have two huge loves in my life, my family and Everton football club.
Leigh Randell
Business Development Manager
Work Stuff
I'm the Business Development Manager for the South West of England and South Wales. I look after all things Tyde for the Merchants, Contractors Housing Associations and Local Councils.
Fun Stuff
I love the outdoors and country sports and can often be found on the river bank. I love my food and spending time with my wife cooking.
Jamie Abethell
Business Development Manager
Work Stuff
I'm the Business Development Manager for the South of England maintaining and growing new and existing business within the merchant and contracts sectors.
Fun Stuff
I've been drumming in bands since 1979 and collect vinyl records, I also enjoy cooking.
Lee Martin
National Retail Sales Manager
Work Stuff
I look after the UK Retail sector covering the DIY multiples & trade outlets type customers.
Fun Stuff
Cycling is my passion with a love of Italian bikes.
Tony Haworth
National Specification Manager
Work Stuff
I am the Specification Manager looking after our Resan range and special projects.
Fun Stuff
I am currently refurbishing my outside study/working from home office.
Ash Meah
Specification Manager North
Work Stuff
I am responsible for growing the TYDE specification channel developing relationships with specifiers and other partners.
Fun Stuff
I love to travel. My favourite place at the moment Orlando.
David Scarlett
Specification Manager South
Work Stuff
I’m responsible for growing our specification business among contractors, clients, Architects and Interior Designers.
Fun Stuff
I love music, spending time with my family and watching international Rugby.
Steve Wilkes
International Manager
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I'm responsible for our established export markets, with special emphasis on The Caribbean and West Africa.
Fun Stuff
I am a Hi-Fi fanatic and an avid record collector.
Rachel Derrett
Customer Support Team Leader - Export
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I look after our export customers around the world, from the point of order, to transport arrangements via sea, air or road, through to the safe arrival of the goods.
Fun Stuff
In my spare time I competitively event and show jump my horse Roxy.
Bill Campbell
Strategic Supply Chain Manager
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I look after the inbound supply chain which involves sourcing, managing suppliers and optimising our stockholding.
Fun Stuff
If I wasn't a Supply Chain Manager, I would love to be a global rock star musician.
Lisa Douglas
Commercial Operations Manager
Work Stuff
I manage customer pricing and terms and look after the customer service team in support of our objective to offer excellent service to our valued customers.
Fun Stuff
I love to get out on my bike and walk in the Clent Hills. Some walks may be more challenging than others, but the views are worth it.
James Summerfield
Internal Sales Team Manager
Work Stuff
I’m tasked with developing the internal sales team, ensuring we work closely with all of our customers to deliver growth and opportunity.
Fun Stuff
I’m very much a book worm and love history, particularly ancient Greece and Rome.
Becky White
Customer Support Team Leader - UK
Work Stuff
I manage the TYDE Customer Service team. I deal with the day to day running of the office and most importantly I make sure we are providing customer satisfaction.
Fun Stuff
I am getting married this year if COVID-19 goes away!
Lucy Reynolds
Commercial Support
Work Stuff
I provide day to day support for the Commercial and Sales Teams to ensure customer pricing is correct as well as facilitating specific account commercial requirements.
Fun Stuff
I absolutely love the USA. My husband proposed in NYC and i've been to Vegas 6 times!
Mark Shinner
Head of Product Management
Work Stuff
I'm responsible for setting product vision and strategic direction, generating the product roadmap, identifying and developing new product lines and managing the lifecycle of the existing portfolio.
Fun Stuff
Outside of work I love to get my hands dirty. I am currently renovating a boat and building a camper van.
Josh Bennett
Product Manager
Work Stuff
I'm responsible for developing new products and improving our existing range. I also get involved with looking after our IP portfolio as well as being the conduit between TYDE and production.
Fun Stuff
I am qualified to Level 3 of the WSET which means I am a fan of wine really. I am huge fan of steam engines, motorcycling and sport fishing.
Mark Morris
Strategic Channel Manager
Work Stuff
I look after the Strategic Marketing activity for TYDE as well as keeping an eye on all our online customers.
Fun Stuff
I love riding motorbikes, especially Harley Davidson's!
Lisa Adams
Marketing Designer
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I look after the typography, composition, colour and visual identity that promote the TYDE business. I assist the team in bringing to life projects from concept & innovation to delivery.
Fun Stuff
I love movies in particular 80's classics, and have an eclectic taste in music.
Emma Hodgson
Marketing Executive
Work Stuff
I work with the Marketing Designer, Product and Sales Teams to manage the day to day marketing activity for TYDE and implement the communications strategy and digital content.
Fun Stuff
I am Cadbury's number 1 fan and I enjoy live music.
