| Alun John, Managing Director>> |
Alun John joined Norbain Electronics Limited in 1982, a mini conglomerate with diverse operations ranging from computer maintenance and the distribution of optical components, PCs and peripherals, power supplies and connectors. His initial role was as Product Manager in its fledgling security subsidiary Norbain Imaging Limited, and was promoted to the Board of Norbain plc as Sales and Marketing Director in 1988. Over the next six years Alun was instrumental in devising and implementing a strategy to dispose of the non-security businesses while building the CCTV enterprise that swiftly became the market leading CCTV supplier in the UK and Europe.
In May 1997, Alun was appointed Group Managing Director to steer the company through a turbulent period that saw the disposal of loss making subsidiaries in the UK and France. In 1999 he spearheaded a Management Buy Out vehicle, Upperpoint supported by PPM Ventures Limited, that upon completion of the transaction de-listed from the London Stock Exchange and took the business into the private sector.
In December 2006, Alun led the £128 million secondary buyout of Upperpoint, Norbain’s parent company, backed by Close Brothers Private Equity. Today, the group has market leading operations in the UK, South Africa and Portugal with revenues in excess of £130 million and employs 350 people.
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| Sue Miller, Finance Director>> |
| Sue is responsible for all financial activities that occur across the width and breadth of Norbain’s multi-million pound operation. An FCCA with 15 years of financial management experience, Sue holds membership of the Institute of Directors as well as the ACCA. |
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| Victoria Bori, Human Resources Director>> |
| As Human Resources Director Victoria is responsible for Norbain’s Human Resources, Training, Health and Safety, and Facilities Management. A Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) and holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Victoria has 14 years’ experience in Human Resources, the last 6 being with Norbain. |
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| Keith Purvis, Operations Director>> |
| Keith is responsible overall for the entire procurement, stock control, customer care, technical support, warehousing, and distribution of all product lines through Norbain. Having worked in professional purchasing and supply chain management for 13 years, Keith holds memberships of the Cranfield Management Association, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, and the Institute of Logistics and Transport. |
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| Paul Blake, IT Director>> |
| Paul's team is responsible for the complete IT and communications infrastructure that spans the company’s 6 sites. From the moment a customer order is received, until that order is shipped, the systems developed and supported by Paul and his team ensure the process runs smoothly and efficiently. A Member of the Business Continuity Institute, the British Computer Society and the Call Managers Association, Paul has over 20 years’ experience in IT. |
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| Andrew Pigram, Vista Brand Director>> |
| Andrew Pigram joined Norbain in March 2003 as Vista Brand Director with overall responsibility to drive forward the continuing development of the UK’s premier brand of CCTV equipment. Previously Strategic Marketing Director for Novar plc, Andrew Pigram has fourteen years experience of marketing in building management, electrical and security markets including positions at Sensormatic Electronics Corporation where he held the post of European & Middle East Marketing Manager for the Commercial & Industrial division. |
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| Chris Webster, UK Sales Director>> |
With responsibility for Norbain’s entire UK based sales operation, the experience Chris brings to the company from 20 years within the I.T. industry is pivotal in Norbain’s expansion plans to embrace digital and IP based security solutions.
Formally the European Sales Director for Ingram Micro, (the worlds biggest distributor of IT products), Chris is dedicated to ensuring that Norbain continues to strengthen customer relationships.
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| Andy Coles, Divisional Director of Sales, South>> |
| Andy has been with Norbain since 1995, starting out as an internal sales engineer and then moving through the ranks to team leader and then internal sales manager before being promoted to divisional director of sales. Looking to the future, Andy is keen to enhance the levels of service excellence for which Norbain is renown as well as looking for fresh ways to uncover new business opportunities in the South. |
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| Gary Harmer, Divisional Director, National & Strategic Accounts>> |
| Gary is responsible for all sales to Norbain’s customers in the Strategic Accounts and National Accounts Divisions. With a wide knowledge accumulated from 15 years in escalating sales roles within Norbain, he has a vital role in keeping customers informed of the growing breadth of the company’s offering while ensuring delivery is to their total satisfaction. |
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| Shaun Lenehan, Divisional Director of Sales (SEE&CCD)>> |
| Shaun is responsible for all sales in the Midlands and North of England, leading the two Norbain sales divisions based in Lancashire and Cheshire. Following 7 years as an Electronics Engineer in the Royal Navy, Shaun has worked in CCTV sales and distribution for over 16 years. |
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| Paul Ramsay, Divisional Director for Export>> |
Paul is directly responsible for Norbain's significantly expanding international Export Sales Division. Using an effective combination of dealer network and direct sales partnerships, Paul ensures that the demand for CCTV and Access Control equipment within Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa is swiftly met.
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| Liz Kenward, Divisional Director of Support Services>> |
| Liz is responsible for Norbain’s Support Service operation. From Customer Service to Technical Support, Branded Product Management to Engineering and Hire Service delivery, she ensures that the most comprehensive CCTV support capability in the industry continues to exceed the expectations of its customers. With over 12 years in the CCTV industry in various customer facing roles, Liz is Norbain’s senior representative at the Customer Service Network, a professional body for cross-industry sharing of best practice, benchmarking, and research into customer service standards. |
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| Mark Pritchard, Divisional Director - Vista>> |
| Mark leads Norbain’s CCTV brand – Vista, on a daily basis. Bringing to the role over 20 years’ CCTV experience, Mark works closely with Andrew Pigram, Vista's Brand Director, to bring to market the UK’s biggest selling brand, being instrumental in defining the product portfolio, manufacture direction, and marketing. |
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| David Kelly, Divisional Director Intruder Products>> |
| David’s primary responsibilities lie in driving Norbain’s portfolio of Intruder Detection products, greatly assisting the company in the pursuit of a successful diversification into this vital area. Having occupied various Senior Management positions at board level within the security industry in a career spanning 30 years, David’s market knowledge and experience will ensure that this specialist division of Norbain will continue to gather an increasing level of momentum. |
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| Jan Beetson, Divisional Director of Sales, Network Video Centre>> |
| Jan Beetson is Divisional Director of Sales with overall responsibility for developing the Network Video Centre (NVC) brand throughout the UK. Working closely with Chris Webster, UK Sales Director, Jan is wholly responsible for the NVC team based in Rochdale which has developed a substantial national distributorship through being passionate about customer service. Jan joined NVC in May 2004 from Ultrak UK where, as Managing Director, she oversaw the sale of Ultrak to Honeywell. |
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