Meet the Team
Bruce Podmore
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Bruce is our MD and a true leader of the business. His constant wanting to do more, and be more, flows throughout Windles. Having seen the company grow over the last 30 years, Bruce has ensured that product and print innovation remains at the heart of what we do, yet being under-pinned with an environmental awareness and consideration.
The home in which Windles resides has multiple ‘green’ credentials, which not only supports our company directly, but also out to all our clients. Bruce is Windles…Windles is Bruce. We always welcome visitors to come and see the genuine enthusiasm for production at our home in Thame.
Andrea Norcott
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Andrea is a passionate leader always seeking to empower people to achieve their personal best. She has implemented a strategy to our Sales programme which has enabled us to constantly measure ourselves and improve year on year. Good customer service is imperative to maintaining existing business and winning new accounts and through people management Andrea is always in the pursuit of excellence.
Within the business I have been affectionately nick-named “Angry Bird” probably as a result of my impulse reactions when things do not quite go to plan.
In my personal life I am happily married with two gorgeous boys Alfie and Billy. My dedication and drive at work is partly as a result of wishing to provide the best quality of life for my family that I can.
Mark Armston
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Although Mark is new to the print industry, he has had over 13 years’ experience of working in the Paper Merchanting Industry. Mark brings to Windles experience of Business Systems and Processes and is looking forward to continue the development of Management Information System and the growth of the Business Intelligence within Windles.
Outside of work, Mark is a Season Ticket Holder at Leicester Tigers and enjoys going to Rock Festivals & Concerts; both in the UK and Europe.
Merryn Saint
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Merryn joined Windles in July 2018 and is now our Finance Manager. Merryn is also currently studying towards her CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification. With bags of previous experience working in finance for a manufacturing company, you are in safe hands with Merryn. Oh, and just to mention, Merryn studied Physics at university. Smart cookie!!
Outside of working hours, Merryn’s Interests include attending live music events, cooking, travel, fitness and cross country running, as well as long dog walks.
Michelle Mills
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Michelle loves being part of the Windles’ team. It is really important to her that the company’s ethos is one of professionalism, always being ahead innovatively and with lots of warmth and care. If she’s not working on a marketing project, she’ll be working with new customers ensuring their products are manufactured according to their expectations.
Outside of work Michelle enjoys parenting, travel - both at home and abroad, and cooking.
Ian Kear-Bertie
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Ian (or KB as he is known in the company) is the creative focal point of Windles. He loves to get hold of a good design brief and develop ideas that are both functional and visually captivating. Ian looks after the design and marketing collateral as well supporting Windles' clients with creative support.
In his spare time he loves cycling, and this year has planned a 5 day trip to cycle over the French Alps, including the highest road in Europe at 2778metres.
He also loves a good sandwich and fresh coffee.
Paula Smith
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Paula is Executive Assistant. She joined the business in March this year and supports Bruce in the day-to-day running of his office. She also supports the Board of Directors. She is new to the print industry but is learning fast!
Away from work, Paula enjoys a nice glass of Bollinger. Plus, spending time with friends having afternoon tea. At weekends, enjoys watching football and F1.
Antony Woodward
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Antony joined Windles in June 2017, having previously worked in customer services for 11 years. He is an Arsenal fan and likes socialising with friends, as well as travelling and seeing new places.
Simon Burt
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Simon is a big Fulham fan and loves watching football in his spare time. His latest hobby is climbing mountains - with Mount Snowdon already ticked off his list of ‘big climbs’. He also loves spending time with friends and family. Simon is a great communicator with a wealth of experience in the retail sector which has provided many transferrable skills to assist the Internal Sales Team and to the Print Industry.
Ben Brierley
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Ben joined Windles in late 2017 after 9 years working in advertising, and he’s not looked back since. He has a real enthusiasm for his role at Windles and is motivated to give the best service possible.
In Ben’s spare time he enjoys a balance of keeping fit, socialising with friends and family, and holidays abroad.
Casey Wallington
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If there is one word that sums up Casey…organised!! With 7 years experience of arranging hospitality and events in the wedding industry, Casey has relished bringing these skills to Windles and to broaden her print and production knowledge. Her enthusiastic attitude has fitted right in to our ethos. Away from work, Casey loves to keep fit by heading to the gym, and then relaxing with friends once the treadmill has been worn out.
John Ruffalls
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John's life has been dedicated to the printing industry where many moons ago he supplied ink to Windles! He has been a key part of the customer service team and his commitment never falters.
Outside of work John is a rugby enthusiast, he’s rather partial to a good pint and enjoys his regular boy’s weekends away.
Becky Noble
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Becky has worked in print for over thirty years. She is absolutely committed to her customers and a great asset to the team.
When Becky is not working she is always up at the crack of dawn taking care of her horses and collection of dogs.
Stephanie Jones
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Steph joins the team at Windles, bringing with her an expert customer service level, and an in depth background of digital print. Steph has a very calm demeanour, bringing a cool head when the work pressures are on.
Aside of work she loves to travel, ticking as many cities off her to-see list as possible.
She also likes to enjoy long walks in the countryside, going out for dinner with friends and trips to Ibiza for the love of dance music!
Nicky Marshall
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Nicky joins the Windles Group as Key Account Manager. With over 25 years of experience in litho printing, covering the areas of packaging, greeting cards, commercial, POS and corrugated.
Nicky is married to Dean, and have a teenage daughter together…oh and a dog. Time out side of work is shared between nights out with friends and family, holidays away and the odd glass of a tasty, crisp chilled Sauvignon.
Nicky brings some great ideas and knowledge to the Windles team, and can’t wait to explore all the new things that we can offer.
Craig Dougan
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Craig is Mr Packaging. With 25 years experience across packaging and commercial print, Craig brings yet another fantastic skillset to the Windles folio. His previous structural packaging design experience helps him to better collaborate with clients, to create beautiful, yet practical packaging solutions for their products.
Outside of work I am a father to two busy young boys. On the very rare occasions when I have a free minute to myself, I like to kick back with a cold beer and rock out on one of my many guitars.
Sarah Clements
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Sarah was a print newbie but has joined the Windles, bringing over 25 years sales experience, ranging from Kitchen manufacturing, field marketing and even some 1990’s timeshare sales. She is loves to share her skills at Windles and implement systems and organisation within her team. Sarah is driven by results, excellent service, and strong teamwork. Thankfully Windles offers all of the above! Sarah can be found trying to keep the office tidy and ensuring an organised stationery and sample room.
Sarah lives locally to Windles and enjoys walking to work when the weather allows. She is a keen gym enthusiast, loves holidays with her husband and teenage son - the only downside is leaving the family dog with doggy care whilst they jet off each summer (and sometimes Winter!)