The Stately Interiors Team
Martin England - Business Controller
Resourceful, practical, logical.
A committed and passionate Retailer with Logistics, Supply Chain and IT expertise, with over 20 years experience leading successful corporate growth. Extensive experience in developing solutions, teams and structures that last, and exceeds goals. ERP implementation, Home Delivery Distribution networks (8,000 customers pwk), and LGV Replenishment networks (220+ stores), Import warehouse (8,000 pallet spaces) own manufacturing plant and continuous improvement cost reduction programmes.
Specialties: Logistics, Warehousing, Recycling, Supply Chain, Team Building, Management Coaching, Problem solving.
Alec Saville-Brown - Executive Buying Controller
Adaptable, thoughtful, enthusiastic, driven.
Alec started his career in the furniture industry nearly 40 years ago as a Cabinet Maker and progressed to attain director level in Operations, Sales and Marketing, Buying and as Managing Director for companies in the UK and overseas. In his buying roles he has travelled the world sourcing and developing products for diverse markets and to client specific briefs.
Specialties: Furniture sourcing, Product Development, Negotiating, Retail management.
Sarah Stripe - Executive Buying Controller
Product enthusiast, trend savvy.
Sarah Stripe Klijn of The Strategic Consultants joins us with international sourcing and importing experience; Sarah has sourced home products for stores such as Bloomingdales, Harrods and now Stately Interiors. Strategic Consulting for all aspects of global sourcing/purchasing and market product potential. Experienced in retail arena from concept to door delivery. Home products expertise from design direction, negotiation, purchasing, legal, social and ethical compliance, to logistics importation. Branded merchandise and own in-house brand development for commercial awareness to meet soucing and selection strategies. Experience in own-brand development/range building to given brief or blank canvas for a variety of worldwide retailers including UK, USA, South America, Korea and Japan.
Specialties: Purchasing, worldwide sourcing; softlines and hard goods.
Helen Gough - Buyer
Resourceful, strategic, innovative.
Helen is an experienced Buyer in the hotel and leisure industry, ranging from individual items to complete hotel refurbishments. Committed to sourcing best value suppliers with a view to long term strategic partnerships, Helen is passionate about ensuring that items arrive on time and within budget with emphasis on innovative. environmental and ethical supply chains.
Specialties: Sourcing floorings, furniture and soft furnishings for multiple developments.
Nick Eary - Operations Supervisor
Optimist, opportunistic, enthusiastic, innovative, driven.
Passionate, energetic, persistent and self motivated entrepreneur with a can do attitude. Profit led, results oriented, visionary leader with the confidence and belief to succeed.
Specialties: Seeking new opportunities, questioning ideas, persuasion, efficiency, getting the job done!
Alwina Price-Rigby - Sales Manager
Passionate about design, enthusiastic, innovative.
15 years experience in the interiors environment focused on establishing and maintaining high standards in design and customer service. Last 10 years worked with luxury kitchen industry as Sales Design Consultant and Showroom Manager in London’s West End and Knightsbridge.
Specialties: Working with high end clients, managing projects under tight deadlines and to budget.
Ed Clare - Sales Support Supervisor
Imaginative, energetic, enthusiastic, team player.
Driven and passionate Sales Manager, with specific experience within furniture retailing and sales training. Worked from the shop floor up to management positions, with a passion for customer service and sales. Exceptional talent for implementation of new store openings and delivering product and sales training to retail teams.
Specialties: Retail management, sales training and team building.
Fiona Neil - Sales Coordinator
Enthusiastic, energetic, innovative.
Graduate of Britain’s first Entrepreneur Academy - the National Enterprise Academy. Trained in the key areas of business and gained overseas operational sales experience. Aiming to provide innovative ideas and develop them into viable successful businesses.
Specialties: Enthusiastic, energetic, innovative, problem solving, strategic implementation.
Colin Harris - Warehouse Supervisor
Creative, organized, driven to succeed.
An experienced warehouse team player for the last 10 years. Qualifications include Forklift Counter Balance and Reach Truck licenses alongside 'First Aid at Work' knowledge. A leader who likes to achieve results consistently and accurately without affecting work continuity. Provides an atmosphere which makes each member of staff feel like part of the team.
Specialties: Team bonding, practical thinking, diverse, approachable.
Rory Harrison - Warehouse Operative
Visionary, driven to succeed, methodical
Passionate about personal and professional success. Impeccable initiative and hands on approach to problem solving. Extensive experience within the manufacturing, furniture, logistics and distribution industries. Takes great pride in overall perfection and displaying leadership qualities.
Specialties: Problem solving, creative thinking, energetic and diverse.
