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We have an experienced, approachable and effective team who have collectively amassed decades of experience in finding the right office furniture to match your company’s needs, including comfort, design, price, lead time and brand consistency.
This knowledge and experience has been amassed over 15 years, building strong relationships with a trusted network of partners and clients.
Dwyn Kelly
Sales Director
Passionate about helping customers achieve their office furniture goals, Dwyn co-founded Collaborate in 2009 with Richard and Helen.
Position: Sales Director focusing on new clients and managing client relationships.
Loves: spending time with friends and family and traveling to new places. Dwyn has 2 children and a puppy.
Values: transparency and honesty.
Goals: finish renovating her house and travel more.
Helen Bryant
HR Director
Helen has a BSc and has worked in the commercial furniture industry for 23 years. She is one of the 3 co-founders of Collaborate. She has a passion for the unusual, whether that be a historical building, museum or just a brief that’s out of the ordinary. Her skill lies in finding the best products to work within these spaces and she enjoys the process of searching for the right solutions.
Position: HR Director.
Loves: running marathons, her daughter Florence, husband Tony, red wine, and cheese.
Values: kindness, fairness, integrity and commitment.
Goals: run more, experience the Orient Express and see the Northern Lights.
Richard Martin
Managing Director
Richard is a qualified designer and has extensive experience working for manufacturers and dealers both in the UK and abroad. He has a passion for delivering exciting and functional office interiors for his clients
Position: Managing Director and co-founder of Collaborate.
Loves: spending time with his family, walking his dogs, DIY and rugby.
Values: strong relationships, empathy and collaboration.
Goals: drive a tank, learn how to powder ski, visit the Far East and keep his family safe.
Jamie Williams
Project Manager
Jamie has a degree in Psychology and Computing. He started his career in high-end residential developments before switching to commercial properties.
Position: Project Manager focusing on the installation stage.
Loves: spending time with friends, football, watching movies.
Values: politeness, respect, not judging people at first sight.
Goals: look after his family and enjoy time with loved ones.
Jurgita Savickyte
Project Lead
Jurgita started her career in the financial sector and then worked for a European office furniture manufacturer. She joined Collaborate after moving to the UK from Lithuania.
Position: Sales Support working closely with the Account Managers.
Loves: being outdoors, hiking and walking her dog.
Values: sharing traditions with loved ones to create cherished memories.
Goals: run a half marathon
Kate Fargus
Consultant
Kate has worked in the interiors and furniture industry for more than 20 years. She is the owner/director of KFDT, a partner of Collaborate.
Position: Consultant on furniture projects.
Loves: doing triathlons and drinking wine.
Values: see Loves!
Goals: complete the Engadin Skimarathon, visit Japan during cherry blossom season, beat her marathon best time and see the Northern Lights.
Lynn Lodge
Project Support
Lynn has been working in the Contract Furniture Industry for over 22 years, supporting on Projects for some of the UK’s largest dealers. Joining Collaborate in 2022 her aim is to give her clients exceptional service and products that they love at a price that is right.
Position: Project Support assisting the Sales Team.
Loves: Family, All theatre, music, cinema, dance and good food.
Values: honesty & reliability.
Goals: to milk a cow, travel more & get free time for friends and family.
Mark Turner
Design Manager
Mark has worked in Design in the furniture industry for over 25 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has a BTEC in civil engineering having previously worked in that field.
Position: Design Manager overseeing design relating to furniture and space.
Loves: Great design, a blend of city and country life, time spent with family and supporting the best football team in London.
Values: attention to detail, constant improvement, strong personal and business relationships.
Goals: climb The Three Peaks.
Mena Shah
Assistant Accountant
Mena has a BA in Accounting and Business Management. She hopes to become a qualified accountant soon.
Position: Assistant Accountant responsible for all finance tasks.
Loves: problem solving, cooking, DIY, trying new things and exploring new places.
Values: respect for others, close relationships, high performance and leaving your comfort zone.
Goals: travel to places that are off the beaten track.
Rhys Kelly
Account Manager
Rhys has a BSc in Business Management and Economics and has worked in the furniture industry since 2004.
Position: Account Manager looking after key accounts and new business.
Loves: his 3 children, visiting his family in Wales, rugby, playing guitar, good food and great wine.
Values: strong relationships, keeping active and spending time with loved ones.
Goals: run a marathon.
Sophie Thorpe
Project Support
Sophie is a trained chef in fine dining and, after working in admin, discovered the world of furniture, first residential and then commercial.
Position: Project Support assisting the Sales Team.
Loves: food, watching cooking programs and football (Spurs fan).
Values: Fighting for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Goals: Travelling around Latin America with her wife.
Tony Bryant
Operations Director
Tony has a degree in Business Studies and entered the furniture industry in 2005. He joined Collaborate in 2012.
Position: Operations Director ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Loves: his wife Helen and daughter Florence, live music, cycling, watching sport, eating and cooking great food.
Values: honesty and being yourself.
Goals: travel more in Asia.
Vinn Farrugia
Project Manager
Vinn has been working in Operations and Logistics for the last 15 years and moves into the furniture industry joining Collaborate as a Project Manager.
Loves: Music and going to gigs, spending time with friends, cooking, going for a cycle (or pub crawl) around London on a nice sunny day.
Values: my friends, respect, empathy, not beating around the bush.
Goals: travel to Vietnam/SE Asia, learn to sew to patch/hem jeans.
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