Meet the team
Adam Anderson
Group Managing Director
Joined Go-Pak in 2019 after more than 10 years in the packaging industry.
Experience:
- 2016-19: Managing Director UK, Nordics and South Africa for Sun Chemical, supplying packaging sectors in these regions.
- 2007-16: Managing Director DS Smith Cartons and subsequently Managing Director of DS Smith’s UK Heavy Packaging Division.
- Ex-Army Major; MBA qualified.
Tim Allen
Operations Director
Joined Go-Pak in January 2022 after 25+ years in the Global Supply Chain industry.
Experience:
- Various roles for Svitzer (Part of A.P.Moller-Maersk Shipping Group)
- European COO, Managing Director SW UK, Port General Manager – Milford Haven Oil and Gas
- General Manager Wincanton Logistics for Procter & Gamble, DeLonghi Kenwood, Patterson Arran, Panasonic
- Operations Manager for Gillette UK
- Project Manager for Cearns & Brown Food Distribution.
Mike Bristow
Group Sales & Marketing Director
Mike Joined Go-Pak in 2012 having previously worked in the property industry. He has always worked in sales and customer service, from retail, travel and hospitality, property and then packaging.
He has been a key player in driving Go-Pak’s growth strategy and winning some key strategic customers and brands. He has built the sales and marketing strategy for the Go-Pak Group.
Mob: +44(0) 7852 877182
Marc Thomas
Group Finance & Commercial Director
Marc joined Go-Pak in 2022 after 20+ years of experience working in Senior Finance roles across varied industry sectors.
Experience:
- Finance Director at AluK (GB), part of the AluK international Group.
- European Financial Controller at Under Armour.
- Senior Business Controller at Tom Tom International
- Finance Manager and Business Analyst roles held at Tata Steel.
- Qualified ACA
Sales
Michael Marchand
UK Sales Manager
Joined Go-Pak in 2018. Michael has been in the packaging industry for over 20 years. He worked for Huhtamaki for 19 years and, before that Tetra Pak, so brings a wealth of experience in the food service packaging sector.
Michael has been key in bringing strength to national accounts in the UK and supporting the UK regional sales team in driving growth.
Mob: +44(0) 7522 358863
Ray McNamara
Senior Business Development Manager – Vending
Joined Go-Pak in January 2021. Ray previously worked at Huhtamaki for 18 years and before that Autobar for 14 years. He also sits on the AVA Environmental committee and the Vending 21 Club Committee and will continue these roles as part of Go-Pak.
Ray brings extensive experience and understanding of the paper vending cup market and will manage Go-Pak’s initiatives to further strengthen our position in this market.
Mob: +44(0) 7754 854114
Louise Connolly
Global Export Manager
Louise worked for Go-Pak as a regional account manager for 2 years 2014-16, joined Coveris as a National Account manager and then moved back to Go-Pak in 2018 as a European Sales Manager.
Louise has helped develop and drive sales in Ireland and mainland Europe and has played a key role in supporting other areas of international growth.
Mob: +44(0) 7718 108045
Sam Potter
Key Account Manager
Sam joined Go-Pak in 2015 as a sales support administrator and has grown with the company taking an external sales role in 2019.
Sam has built some very strong relationships with all customers across the UK business and that has gone a long way in taking his enthusiasm to the customer’s doorstep. Sam’s great product knowledge and customer support has really contributed to Go-Pak’s high customer retention rates.
Mob: +44(0) 7908 014546
Faye Blunkett
National Account Manager
Faye joined the Go-Pak team in December 2019 having worked in the retail and foodservice industry previously with I.Grunwerg and Bidfood.
In a very short space of time, Faye has delivered some great results for Go-Pak through her knowledge, experience and professionalism and has quickly progressed from Regional Sales Manager to National Account Manager.
Faye was a nominated ‘Rising Star’ finalist in the 2023 Food Packaging Association (FPA) Awards, an award which recognises those who have shown exceptional talent in their field within the Foodservice Packaging industry.
Mob: +44(0) 7702 160281
Alan Sterrey
Global Brands Manager
Alan joined Go-Pak in July 2022 and comes with 24 years’ experience within the sustainable food packaging industry. A Graduate in Product Design, Alan started his career as Packaging Designer in 1999 developing sustainable food packaging for supermarket retail, later moving to a business development role, and progressing from Key and National account management positions to a Global Food Service Brands role.
Having previously worked for Sealed Air, Pactiv Evergreen, and Solo Cup, the past 16 years of Alan’s Career has been spent building long term relationships, strategic planning with key partners, developing innovative sustainable food packaging and supply chain solutions for Global QSR/FS brands.
Mob: +44(0) 7498 958269
Jack Lennox
Regional Account Manager
Jack worked at KP (Linpac) for over seven years, starting in Customer Service and working up into a Key Account Manager position. Jack brings a wealth of experience from the Food Service sector to Go-Pak and joined the team in 2022 as a Regional Account Manager, working on existing business and planning in new growth for the future predominantly in the North.
Jack won the 2020 Rising Star award at the FPA (Food Packaging Association) Awards.
Mob: +44(0) 7498957867
Imelda Markey
Sales Manager Ireland
Joining Go-Pak UK in August 2022 as Sales Manager Ireland, Imelda brings with her an extensive Food Service background previously working for an award-winning Food Service provider covering sectors including schools, bars, hotel and restaurants with a focus on Key Accounts. In 2023 Imelda looks forward to developing the market within the island of Ireland through the opening of the new 3PL depot and working closely with our distributors in Northern and Southern Ireland.
Mob: +44(0) 7539 350630
Sales Support
Brittany Thomas
Sales Support Manager
Brittany joined Go-Pak in 2014 as a sales order processor. Brittany has progressed through the company and now supports the external sales team by way of sales support as well as managing the international customer service team.
Brittany’s attention to detail coupled with excellent product and customer knowledge ensure very high levels of customer sales support are maintained.
DDI: +44(0) 1454 285407
Office No. +44(0) 1454 285400 • Ext: 306
Luca Davis
International Sales Co-Ordinator
Luca joined the Go-Pak family in October 2020. Aside from being the customer service contact for our overseas business, Luca has various department roles from placing our international purchase orders, to processing commercial documents.
DDI: +44(0) 1454 285406
Office No. +44(0) 1454 285400 • Ext: 305
Zoe Bridgeman
Sales Support – UK
Zoe joined the team in April 2022 and supports the sales team in many facets. Zoe’s main role is to provide customer service for our bespoke products, following the process from initial ordering to delivery and everything in between – ensuring customer’s receive the best service.
Office No. +44(0)1454 285400 • Ext: 322
Customer Service
Melanie Ngansi
Customer Services Manager
DDI: +44(0) 7494 735603
Office No. +44(0) 1454 285400 • Ext: 317
Chloe Wedgbury
Customer Service Executive
DDI: +44(0) 1454 285411
Office No. +44(0) 1454 285400 • Ext: 310
Kate Connaughton
Customer Service Executive
Office No. +44(0)1454 285400 • Ext: 307
Rhiannon Hovells
Key Accounts Executive
Office No. +44(0)1454 285400 • Ext: 330
Serena Knight
Customer Service Executive
Office No. +44(0)1454 285400 • Ext: 367
Monika Nemeiksyte
Customer Service Executive
Office No. +44(0)1454 285400 • Ext: 311
Commercial
George Sergeant
Group Financial and Commercial Analyst
Joined Go-Pak in September 2021 and has over five years experience of the hospitality sector, working in both the Sales and Commercial departments for Nisbets Catering Equipment.
George has a great understanding of the commercial function, and provides vital data analysis and utilises his pricing strategy knowledge to help grow the business.
Graphic Design & Marketing
Lee Watts
Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Executive
Lee (AKA Mr Lee) joined the team in 2017 as a creative artworker and has progressed into a more senior role as the company has grown, managing Go-Pak’s bespoke design projects.
His extensive experience in graphic design, can-do spirit and meticulous attention to detail has been crucial in Go-Pak developing and delivering creative and technical design solutions to partners and clients internationally.
Lee also supports marketing with the development and content management of the website, brochures and promotional material for campaigns.
Adrienne Wheeler
Graphic Designer
Having recently joined the team in 2022, Adrienne brings a wealth of experience to the marketing team. With over 20 years in the industry, she revels in the opportunity to work creatively every day, whether through printed media, digital graphics or photography.
Adrienne is a designer with creative vision, never loosing sight of the big picture, coupled with a soft spot for simplicity.
Go-Pak Vietnam
Karl Smith
Operations Director – Go-Pak Paper Products Vietnam
Karl joined Go-Pak in 2020 and is responsible for the Go-Pak Paper Products facility in Vietnam.
Experience:
- 30 years’ experience in factory operations management in UK, Far East and Middle East specialising in solid board conversion and print excellence businesses for the packaging industry.
- Cranfield University Fellow of Manufacturing Management.