Meet The Team

Founded the business in 1991. In earlier roles had been responsible for print buying and found it often frustrating and time consuming. Felt that the printing industry hadn't evolved in terms of distribution and had a vision to provide print buyers with an easy, user-friendly experience, while at the same time giving printers work that they were best placed to fulfil. Responsible for the overall sales and marketing strategy of the business and continues to be actively involved in Account and Supplier Management.

Background in retail management and franchising based in Germany, responsible for the setting up of new retail outlets. Moved back to the UK, and in 1998-joined Avenue to head up Finance and Operations. Continues to have an active, day-to-day involvement in Account and Production Management.

Joined the company in September 2002 to manage all of the deliveries and ensure that all jobs are delivered on time. With the expansion of the business, now manages the day to day running of the office and more recently taken on some account management duties.

Over 22 years industry experience having served an apprenticeship on a web press and since gained experience working with flat sheet litho, overseeing print shop floor, production management and estimating. Joined Avenue in 2003 as an Account Manager. Key responsibilities include managing the relationship with the client, pricing using our in-house procurement system, liaising with the approved supplier, managing production of the job and quality control.

Studied Graphic Design at college and been in print for 10 years. Started out in a small typesetting / pre-press environment, then 2 larger studios with more repro experience using CTP technology for planning and plate making. More recently worked in a marketing department as a designer. Joined Avenue 2 years ago working on artwork/design projects and trouble shooting customer-supplied artwork.