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THE PEOPLE OF BLAKE

Now operating in multiple locations across the World, we are proud to provide you with the ultimate in both service and expertise.

 

Get to know our various departments and learn a little more about the staff that are so integral to the success of Blake!

Michael Barter Michael Barter
Michael Barter CEO
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Meet Michael: Blake's CEO and a driven, motivated individual. Never at a loss for ingenious ideas, Michael believes there is no such thing as 'can’t be done'. He is always focused on Blake's strategic direction and vision, and his constant innovation ensures we remain ahead of the competition at all times!

"I would call myself a visionary with an impulsive desire to be better, and an inbred passion for sales and marketing."

Graham Carlin Graham Carlin
Graham Carlin Joint Managing Director
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Meet Graham, our Joint Managing Director, in charge of keeping us all in check! With a forward-focus Graham utilises his wealth of experience to ensure Blake continues to strive forward as market leaders. Always one to be light-hearted, Graham’s jovial side is renowned and somewhat notorious.

“I am privileged to have a job where I love what I do, working with a team who are creative, knowledgeable and go above and beyond to deliver excellence always”.

Kurt Mitchell Kurt Mitchell
Kurt Mitchell Joint Managing Director
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Tim Browning Tim Browning
Tim Browning Innovation Director
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The Director responsible for all our innovation and development, Tim is particularly passionate about our sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and ensures these vital values are the beating heart of the Blake organisation.

"We aim for absolute sustainability in everything we do. Every touch point: from the first contact with Blake, through to the delivery of the final product. We have to echo consistency."

Clive Pavey Clive Pavey
Clive Pavey Finance Director
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Meet Clive, our Financial Director. Clive is responsible for all Financial and Legal obligations, ensuring as a business we are fully equipped to continuously move forward in exceeding customer and stakeholder expectations. Having been a founding member of the Blake Board, he has enjoyed the journey of Blake’s continuous innovation, from conception to present day, to become a market leader.

“I firmly believe that you can’t be effective in business if you underestimate the importance of accurate and on time Financial Reporting”.

Tim Barter Tim Barter
Tim Barter Chairman
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Aaron Carpani Aaron Carpani
Aaron Carpani President and COO, Blake USA
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Meet Aaron. As President and COO, Aaron is responsible for the financial performance and operation of the company. When he’s not managing key client relations, Aaron spends his time working on strategic projects and exploring new vendor partnerships. His friendly competitive approach keeps the team focused and engaged.
Wes Carpani Wes Carpani
Wes Carpani Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Blake USA
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Aquinnah Shaw Aquinnah Shaw
Aquinnah Shaw Inside Sales
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Adrian Wilton Adrian Wilton
Adrian Wilton Bespoke Production Specialist
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Adrian is one of Blake’s long-standing team-members, with over 6 years’ experience in print and procurement. Having worked in a variety of departments, Adrian has acquired a broad array of knowledge to benefit his role as Bespoke Production Specialist.

“I’m very methodical and organised, I like to check and then check again…on occasions get someone else to double check my double check too”.

Amber Millington Amber Millington
Amber Millington Finance Administrator
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I love to travel and explore new countries as often as possible. While I’m not planning the next adventure, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my Dachshund Otis. My role is Finance Administrator – working in Finance is a new opportunity for me and I’m keen to learn everything I need to from the team.

Blake Barter Blake Barter
Blake Barter Sales Director of Blake Made
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As Business Development Manager, Blake is an integral part of our solutions team. Thriving on being an out of the box thinker and problem solver, Blake has a creative adaptability to achieve key solutions. His competitive nature and passion for enacting sustainable packaging solutions ensures we are at the forefront of the industry.

“I’m a tenacious and driven person that actively endeavours to provide a fun and creative solution”

Caitlin Barry Caitlin Barry
Caitlin Barry Sales Support Specialist
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Forever known as the one who loves to chat! I love to spend my day engaging with those around me whilst building a good rapport with our customers

Calvina Roy Calvina Roy
Calvina Roy Executive Assistant to Michael Barter
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Campbell Martin Campbell Martin
Campbell Martin Key Account Manager
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Caterina Crofts Caterina Crofts
Caterina Crofts Sales and Office Manager - Manchester
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An in-depth knowledge of envelopes, postal packaging products and print developed over 25 years makes Cat an invaluable member of the Blake team. As Office and Sales Manager in our North Manchester hub, she does a fantastic job of prospecting and growing customer accounts through product knowledge, problem solving and rapport building.

Chris Davies Chris Davies
Chris Davies Operations Manager
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As our Operations Manager, Chris’ role is very logistical, insofar as ensuring all of our deliveries and stock are in the right place at the right time. Chris is eagle-eyed when it comes to process management, covering every eventuality to guarantee customers receive their orders when expected.

“I believe good process management allows to successfully fulfil customer expectations”

Colby Ellis Colby Ellis
Colby Ellis Key Account Manager
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Crystal Cory Crystal Cory
Crystal Cory Finance Administrator
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Crystal, is an integral part of our Customer Services team here at Blake. Her positivity allows for an excellent repour with customers, creating an enjoyable experience when dealing with any range of queries.

“I like to have a laugh and spend lots of time with my son and ever-growing family”.

Danielle Holm Danielle Holm
Danielle Holm Client Support Executive
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Darby Steedman Darby Steedman
Darby Steedman Photography & Videography
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Meet Darby, an Experienced professional photographer and videographer. Darby is a tremendous help in supporting the marketing team with visual assets for campaigns, our websites and brochures. “With my photography I aim to expose the beauty in everyday items and situations.”
Darren Holland Darren Holland
Darren Holland Commercial Manager
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Declan Pile Declan Pile
Declan Pile Logistics Coordinator
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Diana Vandepoele Diana Vandepoele
Diana Vandepoele Finance Manager
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Edward Nunn Edward Nunn
Edward Nunn IT Systems and Infrastructure
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Elise Ramsey Elise Ramsey
Elise Ramsey Graphic Designer
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Ella Browning Ella Browning
Ella Browning Marketing Assistant
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Known as our 'Samples Lady', Ella's main responsibility is to pick, pack and post sample requests to our customers! Putting in a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes, she also sends out all our catalogues, mailers and other marketing materials, and is famed for her excellent time management and efficiency skills.

"I always try my best and I love to exceed everyone's expectations."

Emma Street Emma Street
Emma Street Credit Controller
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Fern Browning Fern Browning
Fern Browning Communications Coordinator
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Gavin Burge Gavin Burge
Gavin Burge Operations Administration Supervisor
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George Potter George Potter
George Potter Import and Product Implementation Manager
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Meet George, our Import and Product Implementation Manager. George’s knack for logistics allows him to implement successful transportation processes in a dynamic environment. With a focus on ensuring our products are industry-leading, George relishes the opportunity to bring new products to life.

“I like to make sure the sales team are happy with the effectiveness of the supply of products”

Georgina Moore Georgina Moore
Georgina Moore Key Account Manager
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Overflowing with personality is our Georgi! With a wealth of Customer Service experience, not to mention a long history in the paper and forest products industry, Georgi is highly skilled in negotiation, account management, direct sales and sales process, and can also boast a Bachelor of Arts degree focussed in Textile and Surface Decoration.

"Often known to make crazy noises! Famously…my turkey impression…gobble gobble gobble!"

Hannah Batson Hannah Batson
Hannah Batson Finance Administrator
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Hayley Smith Hayley Smith
Hayley Smith Customer Support Specialist
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Hayley is an integral member of our Customer Service team. With an abundance of customer service experience, Hayley is able to establish great relationships with our customers. With a love for solving problems, Hayley is best known for her ever-positive mindset.

“In my spare time I enjoy making special occasion cakes and spending time with my little boy”.

Hugo Taylor Hugo Taylor
Hugo Taylor Key Account Manager
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Josiah Bird Josiah Bird
Josiah Bird Client Executive
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Jade Dubens Jade Dubens
Jade Dubens Sales Administrator
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Jameson Pike Jameson Pike
Jameson Pike Graphic Designer
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Meet Jameson. Jameson is a creative designer who brings your vision to life. From package design to custom layouts, Jameson has an eye for creative detail. He is excited for the opportunity to collaborate on any type of project that comes our way.
Justin Pavey Justin Pavey
Justin Pavey Financial Accountant
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An inconspicuous yet invaluable member of the team, not only does Justin have the role of Production Accountant, but he is our International Accounts Manager for the USA and Europe too! Justin's skillset lies in management accounting, production costings and project planning. And in his spare time?

"My hobbies are 3D printing and astronomy."

Kayd Brown Kayd Brown
Kayd Brown Logistics Control
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Karen Holden Karen Holden
Karen Holden Key Account Manager
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Karen Huggett Karen Huggett
Karen Huggett Import and Product Implementation Manager
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Karen has been with Blake Accounts Department for a good many years, where she takes responsibility for managing our Accounts Payable ledger. From loading invoices onto the system through to making sure everything is paid, Karen ensures everything is running smoothly!

"According to my husband, spending money is a skill I’ve managed to perfect over the years...especially if its someone else’s!"

Kelly Martin Kelly Martin
Kelly Martin Key Account Manager
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Mattia Volpe Mattia Volpe
Mattia Volpe Bespoke Packaging Designer
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Mark Pedlar Mark Pedlar
Mark Pedlar Transport Coordinator
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As our Transport Coordinator, Mark has a very logistical and process-led approach, and is responsible for ensuring that all of our deliveries are organised carefully and dispatched on time.

“Making sure our customers get what they want, when they want it, is my goal”.

Mikayla Shaw Mikayla Shaw
Mikayla Shaw Customer Services
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Meet Mikayla. Mikayla oversees the Customer Service activities on a daily basis and makes sure clients get what they need, when they need it. From order processing to fielding calls and inquiries, Mikayla’s positive attitude is felt throughout the office.
Nicole Paterson Nicole Paterson
Nicole Paterson Business Improvement Manager
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Nicole's role of Office Manager covers an impressive range of responsibilities! Not only does she manage our Customer Service team and look after the HR function of the company, but she also collaborates with the Department Heads to ensure all our teams are utilising the same processes.

"I’ve been with Blake for 15 years now, in many different roles and areas of the company. I would say that what I bring is a general understanding of how things work between departments and the processes that are involved. The only thing I haven’t mastered in this time is a convincing fake laugh for Graham’s rubbish jokes!"

PJ Bernard PJ Bernard
PJ Bernard Business Development Manager
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Ralph Barter Ralph Barter
Ralph Barter Sales Director of Blake Trade
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Head of Plain Stock Sales at our Yeovil Headquarters, Ralph is passionate about his job and loves being part of a winning team! He has an excellent ability to understand customer requirements and always prides himself on his attention to detail: two qualities which he believes are essential to building great working relationships!

"They don’t call me an Envelope Anorak for nothing! It’s taken years to build my knowledge of our products and the industry."

Richard Dawson Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson Head of Regional Sales - Manchester
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From his base in our Manchester hub, Richard does a fantastic job of managing, motivating and empowering our various Regional Sales people around the country to collaborate together and succeed. An evidence-based strategic thinker who embraces change for the better, he is highly skilled at defining and implementing - and innovating! - sales plans.

"A grumpy introvert but Master Illusionist (don't let on to the team!)"

Richard Thrower Richard Thrower
Richard Thrower Bespoke & Print Procurement - Leeds
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Careful and methodical, and someone who likes to get things right first time, Richard can always be relied upon to perform in his area of Bepoke & Print Procurement.

His conscientious approach extends to his spare time occupations too, when he loves taking part in triathlons, running and improving his swimming both in the pool and open water.

"I do, however, have an irrational fear of sharks!"

Rob Guy Rob Guy
Rob Guy Finance Manager
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Sam Coe Sam Coe
Sam Coe Key Account Manager
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Santina Barter Santina Barter
Santina Barter Communications Coordinator
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Sharon Hartley Sharon Hartley
Sharon Hartley Regional Account Handler - Leeds
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As someone who is always organised and delights in paying great attention to detail, Sharon truly excels in her role as Print Production Coordinator.

Despite working remotely from our Leeds hub, we hear plenty from her because, as she would say,

"I'm very good at nagging!"

Tekela Barter Tekela Barter
Tekela Barter Executive Assistant
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Tim Smyth Tim Smyth
Tim Smyth Business Development Manager
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Tim is our Business Development Manager for all our Corporate and Contractual Business. A deep thinker, he is excellent at understanding client challenges and providing them with a solution! Somebody who loves to meet new people, his strengths lie in building strong, lasting relationships.

"In my spare time, I love to spend time outdoors exploring new places - particularly the South West coast!"

Tom Gronek Tom Gronek
Tom Gronek Inventory Planning & Procurement
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Tom White Tom White
Tom White Warehouse Supervisor
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Meet Tom, our Warehouse Supervisor. Being responsible for day-to-day warehouse activities Tom ensures that all stock is ready to be dispatched on time.

“I believe time-management is key, allowing us the best opportunity for reaching targets and ensuring happy customers”.

Tony Hooper Tony Hooper
Tony Hooper Facilities Manager
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For our Facilities Manager Tony, ensuring a secure working environment where all employees are able to return home safe and well at the end of each day is of paramount importance. A bit of a Jack-of-all-trades on the quiet, he shares his impressive range of experiences below:

"Trained as a mechanical and electrical engineer, I started my career as an Agricultural Engineer, before moving onto construction machine and tool repairs, and then into the power generation industry! I would say that my working career has been one of interesting and rewarding experiences."

Trent Carpani Trent Carpani
Trent Carpani Account Executive, Blake USA
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Meet Trent. Trent has a keen ear for customer desires, working to ensure their ecommerce packaging comes to life the way they envisioned it. As an Account Manager, he bridges the gaps between design, production and delivery of packaging that helps retailers stand out. “I love every step of the process, from the customer’s concept to production completion.”
Warren Smyth Warren Smyth
Warren Smyth Client Relations Manager
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Yorke Browning Yorke Browning
Yorke Browning Ecommerce Sales Director
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As our E-Commerce Business Development Manager, Yorke is responsible for trend analysis and ensuring that we remain relevant across an array of web platforms. Always enthusiastic and keen to develop, Yorke has developed a meticulous eye for detail. Although, not one known for his tea making skills!

“I’m competitive in nature, and love to be part of the winning team”.

Zarah Pearce Zarah Pearce
Zarah Pearce Sales Manager - Bristol
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Zarah is one of the most long-standing members of the Blake team, which has given her 16 years' worth of invaluable experience working with our customers in anything envelope, packaging and print related.

"I believe that the relationships of customers and suppliers are more than just a transaction. You need a good working partnership and mutual understanding to achieve the best results, and what’s better, we can enjoy ourselves at the same time with some good humour and fun!"