A qualified accountant with considerable experience in management, leadership, and board positions, he has an acute insight into business culture and strategy. Combined with a degree in Engineering, he finds beauty in technology and machines. After taking a brief hiatus from Simplex shortly after the pandemic, Justin rejoined his old colleagues with the MBO to return at the helm of the group.
He lives in Winchester with his wife Yvonne, plus a number of wiry-haired sausage dogs of which he declares he’s lost count. Their three daughters are at various universities, so have not flown the nest, and are never independent enough, according to their strict father, particularly financially!
Justin’s healthy eating habits may often seem in contrast with his peculiar taste in ice cream and over-buttered scones. He’s still a keen hockey player and snowy-mountain walker, but he doesn’t mind a yoga retreat away from rain and cold.
His no-nonsense attitude, strong commercial acumen and numerical skills are driving post MBO growth for the whole group. Belying his youth, his astute and professional dealing with stakeholder financial directors and departments allows intelligent credit decisions and hence business growth. He would not be termed the typical dry accountant!
Marcus brings in balance and energy in the right measure at the right time. How he does it is a secret he won’t share.
Marcus lives in Andover with his wife Letty and their two primary-school-age boys. He loves taking his family away on camping holidays around the UK, the unpredictable weather doesn’t deter their enthusiasm or enjoyment for exploring the great British landscape.
He is a horse racing enthusiast, keen footballer and adequate golfer, but his best comes out during social occasions. It is a shame his eye ball skills do not transfer to the pool table!
With a degree in Engineering with Business Management and a passion for engines and electrics, Adrian is the go-to colleague for any technical engineering advice or customer technical discussions. His quick understanding of the engineering situation and possible solutions is an invaluable resource. He is also the company’s DIY guru with no project too big to tackle. His direct yet calm and diplomatic way of advising colleagues that they may be mistaken makes it easy for them to concur.
He lives in the beautiful New Forest National Park with his wife Kathryn and their black flat-coat retriever. Their three children are at various stages with #1 married and flown the nest, #2 working locally and still living at home, and #3 at university and returning whenever she wishes. There’s always room for them all when they want to come home.
Adrian loves travelling to exotic places but doesn’t disdain home-time. When he’s not DIYing, in his spare time he’s often found having a forest walk, or a barbecue or pizza party with friends and family.