CHARLES MARTIN

Chairman

Charles gained his initial business experience with Terson, Dunlop and British Leyland. In 1970 Charles founded the Company with his father Jack. From a modest starting point in the East End of London, Charles has seen the business steadily grow into its current position with multi national depots.

In this time he has been involved in every aspect of Business & Product Development, General Management, Quality Control and Acquisitions. Charles now has the responsibility for Planning and Co-ordinating the future progress of Marwood Group Ltd.

JEFF GOLD

Sales Director

Leaving school Jeff joined the Merchant Navy for 4 years and travelled the world. After entering the plant hire industry in 1986 and joining Marwood Group Ltd in 1988, Jeff has worked his way up through the company from a junior hire & sales role, through accounts, depot management and sales management to his current position of Sales Director.

In his role with Marwood Group Ltd, Jeff holds responsibility for Sales Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Product Evaluation, Staff Development and Management of the Marwood Operational Depots.

ANDREW PIGGOTT

Financial Director & Company Secretary

From university Andrew entered the world of accountancy working for Chartered Accountancy firms specialising in the Motor Trade and Engineering companies. Joining Marwood Group Ltd in 1994 as Finance Manager, Andrew has had full responsibility for the Group Finance Department since that time and has also taken on the role of Company Secretary. In 2007 the Company IT and Engineering Departments also came under his control.

Within his current roles his responsibilities include all Group Financials, Legal Matters, HR Department, Group Properties and Diversity Opportunities. With his additional responsibility of heading our Engineering Department, Andrew also oversees our Quality System and company Health & Safety.

DAVID RICHARDSON

Operations Director 

Graduating from university with a BSc in Pure Mathematics, David began his career in construction gaining experience in many aspects of the industry including the running of his own successful building company. Joining Marwood Group Ltd in 2001, initially as Depot Support Manager, David has successfully developed his career with Marwood Group within our Engineering Department and is now in charge of our plant, transport and depot operations for the group.

Within his current role David’s responsibilities include Facilities Management, Group Purchasing, Product & Supplier Partnering, Stock Control & Maintenance, Engineering Projects and Quality Compliance for all our products.

JOHN HANNON

Quality,Health & Safety Manager  

Graduating from school John served in the Fleet Air Arm as an Air Engineering Mechanic before leaving in 1985 and entering into the plant hire industry. With a good grounding within local Plant Hire companies John eventually found his way to HSS Hire where he worked his way up to the position of Sales & Service Manager before leaving in 1998 to join Marwood Group Ltd.

After successfully running our Middlesbrough depot for eight years John was promoted to Depot Support Manager-Northern Region before becoming our Group Quality Manager in 2007. His role encompasses all depots and departments to ensure that they conform to the company health & safety regulations,and quality procedures, ensuring the company’s continued accreditation of ISO9001:2000 and working with Marwood Group Ltd on environmental and quality aspects for the future.