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Abbey Cahill

Abbey Cahill

Senior Project Co-ordinator

Little bit about you:
I enjoy photography, taking my chihuahua Ellie out on walks, and looking after my fish tank. My favourite fish are my Angels and Clown Loaches. My catfish had about 40 babies which I didn’t expect! I’m a Downton Abbey fan, and love Taylor Swift.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
To be able to talk to animals.

Guilty pleasure:
Mamma Mia! / Disney Songs

Amy Holden

Amy Holden

Sales Support

Little bit about you:
I love anything to do with girly nights out, brunches, Bellini’s & dancing! (Oh and Zara) I used to dance full time from the age of 3 & I even landed a scholarship to the Brit School of Performing Arts!

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Invisibility.

Guilty pleasure:
The boxing! I'm certainly an avid fan!

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Operations Director

Little bit about you:
I love playing cricket, going out for meals, and drinking with my mates. Although, nothing makes me happier than spending time with my partner, Erin, and our cat, Merlin.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Teleportation to avoid the M25.

Guilty pleasure:
Listening to 90's Cheese Pop.

Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill

Sales Director

Little bit about you:
I am passionate about making every day count. I love my job, my family, and of course, my dog Darwin.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
To fly!

Guilty pleasure:
Sunderland FC.

Andy Smith

Warehouse Supervisor

Little bit about you:
1. Happily married father of two who enjoys spending time with my family, we love going camping, watching films and spending time together. My hobbies are watching football I support Liverpool and enjoy my martial arts. I also spend a lot of time looking after our zoo, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 snake and 3 aquariums all this together keeps me busy.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
My superpower would be to heal people with my touch physically and mentally.

Guilty pleasure:
White chocolate, can’t get enough!

Angela King

Project Coordinator

Little bit about you:
For many years I have been involved in many charity fundraising events in my spare time. During this time I've arranged football tournaments, several art exhibitions (over 20 artists involved), quiz nights, charity balls, and working with local feed the homeless charity. I've set up and run a children's cooking course for a few years while my children were young.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
To make people smile and feel loved.

Guilty pleasure:
Sancerre Rose in the sun with good friends!

Angelika Kaczmarczyk

Angelika Kaczmarczyk

Finance Assistant

Little bit about you:
There's nothing that doesn't fascinate me or piques my interest! If that's cars, animals, science, art, literature, etc. Second to the IT Department, in terms of IT knowledge (wanted to be a web designer once!). Spare time consists of gym, food, shopping, or general laziness.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
The ability to rewind time.

Guilty pleasure:
Food and sleep/naps.

Bianca Lanario

Bianca Lanario

QES Project Support

Little bit about you:
Enjoys holidaying, socialising and laughing out loud. Serial ASOS shopper! Loves being a mummy to my little girl, spending time with the family and bottomless brunches.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Ability to pause time.

Guilty pleasure:
Spice Girls.

Charlie Cole

Charlie Cole

Apprentice

Little bit about you:
If I'm not injured from bowling, then I'm jamming with my guitar.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Healing powers, so that I can heal myself when I've had a few beers and twist my ankles.

Guilty pleasure:
Free drinks.

Charlotte Manville

Charlotte Manville

Contracts Developments Administrator

Little bit about you:
I'm happiest on a beach with a cocktail or at Glastonbury. I love live music, F1, reading, and trying new restaurants. I have a British Shorthair called Lenny, and I live in Manchester City Centre.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Teleportation (because I love to travel, but hate flying!)

Guilty pleasure:
Reality TV and a bottle of red wine.

Chloe Brown

Operations Assistant

Little bit about you:
I love to travel and see new and interesting places. I enjoy cooking, reading, gardening, and spending time with my family. I am mum to a grown-up daughter who is off building her life and having adventures. I have two dogs that keep me company and keep me entertained.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
I would love to be able to eat anything I want and not feel guilty or put on weight! Oh, and teleportation, so that I can travel and explore whenever I liked...

Guilty pleasure:
Pick and mix, wine, and binge-watching TV series.

Chloe Green

Chloe Green

Senior Designer

Little bit about you:
A somewhat quirky creative with a mild obsession for travel and animals of all kinds! I've always wanted to run my own wildlife sanctuary, but until then I am a proud mother of a tortoise baby called Doris. I never shy away from a social gathering, especially if it involves a cheese fondue and cake.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Time traveller.

Guilty pleasure:
Coronation Street.

Chris Gustafsson

Chris Gustafsson

Area Sales Manager - North East

Little bit about you:
When I am not specifying office furniture, I enjoy spending time with my daughter who by her own admittance is a drama queen, and is known to be overly dramatic, so she certainly keeps me on my toes!
Away from drama my wife and I enjoy travelling and visiting as many new countries as possible and exploring local beauty spots.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
To read people's minds, which would be great when dealing with potential clients!

Guilty pleasure:
Watching old re-runs of Bullseye! And, supporting Liverpool FC.

Christie Connolly

Christie Connolly

Customer Service Manager

Little bit about you:
I love being creative, taking pictures, a good romance novel with a good happily ever after.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Atmokinesis, you'd be able to control the weather

Guilty pleasure:
Singing very badly to show tunes

Courtney O'Swaine

Project Coordinator

Little bit about you:
I love spending time with family, friends, and the light of my life, my golden retriever.
I am massive Marvel fan with posters up around the house (much to my wife’s dismay!). My favourite, of course, being the friendly neighbourhood Spiderman!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To be able to speak to dogs.

Guilty pleasure:
Spending too much time on the PlayStation!

Danielle Harrison

Danielle Harrison

Compliance Officer

Little bit about you:
I’m at my happiest enjoying the sunshine with my lovely family and friends either on a beach or up a mountain!
I love to swim and ski and create memories with my kids. I’m dependable, committed and a great listener and will always help you out if I can.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Teleport. You would find me taking my lunch on a different tropical island every day, who wouldn’t love that?!

Guilty pleasure:
Listening to the Legend that was Prince.

Darren Griffin

Darren Griffin

Sales Director

Little bit about you:
As a committed Arsenal fan, I am proud to have played a game or two at both Highbury and The Emirates stadium, not quite premier league, but a memorable moment all the same. I'm totally OCD in terms of all things having their own place. Outside of work I enjoy jetting off to anywhere hot or a bit of Tapas & a few glasses of Vino. I believe in making the impossible possible because there’s no fun in giving up.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Invisibility would be pretty cool

Guilty pleasure:
I can’t help but love Fast Cars.

David Watkins

David Watkins

Group Finance Director

Little bit about you:
I’m a sports fanatic and played every sport possible when I was younger, now I just watch it all on TV and run a bit. I also love to travel, which at the moment mostly means family holidays, but when I retire and the kids are grown up I plan to never see another UK winter!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Teleportation

Guilty pleasure:
Domino's pizza on a Tuesday night.

Ella Payne

Ella Payne

Finance Assistant

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Emma Collings

Emma Collings

Director

Little bit about you:
My life is taken up by my gorgeous children and all of their fun hobbies, luckily my daughter shares my passion for dance & when no one is looking/after quite a lot of wine, I'll dance like no one is looking.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
To see into the future, not too far but just enough to know what's coming round the corner!

Guilty pleasure:
Take that & all things strictly including the sparkle & spray tan, oh & Martin Kemp!

Emma Salaytah

Emma Salaytah

Designer

Little bit about you:

If you could have one superpower what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Emily Bathe

Project Coordinator

Little bit about you:
I love spending time with my friends, family, and little dog Molly. In my spare time, I also love to teach swimming to both children and adults. It is so rewarding and it is great seeing people overcome fears along with seeing them achieve their goals of becoming great swimmers.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Teleportation.

Guilty pleasure:
Watching reality TV or eating way too many biscuits in one sitting!

Fernanda Espidio

Fernanda Espidio

Senior Designer

Little bit about you:
Apart from a passion for design, I really enjoy a nice walk in nature, exploring new places and most of all; spending quality time with my loved ones. My family are my rock and my motivation. I am also a food fanatic and amateur nutritionist who enjoys trying new, healthy and tasty recipes that sometimes work and some other times are complete disasters. I have a very sweet tooth and struggle to say no to cookies, cakes, and chocolate. Although life is about balance, isn't it?!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
The power of healing.

Guilty pleasure:
Watching Disney films over and over.

Georgina Eccles

Georgina Eccles

Designer

Little bit about you:
I’ve been working as a commercial interior designer since 2006. I started out in workplace design, then moved into the hospitality sector, and then came to work at Portsdown in 2018 where I enjoy working on a variety of projects in the public sector, education and workplace design.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
I have two young daughters, so family life is fun but very busy.

Guilty pleasure:
It’s got to be a big slice of cake, a cup of tea, and my feet up watching a good movie.

Hannah Alexander

Hannah Alexander

Sales Support

Little bit about you:
I don’t take life too seriously and try to implement positivity and laughter in each day. I love spending time with friends over a glass of wine (or anything, I’m not fussy)
I have a passion for mental health, and I believe its important to share kindness to others.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To have ALL the superpowers (greedy, I know!).

Guilty pleasure:
Crime documentaries.

Jackie Alling

Compliance Officer

Little bit about you:
My twins are great storytellers and I enjoy spending time with them as they are full of curiosity and have taught me so much. My daughter loves to get me involved in her projects so I’m currently learning the art Amigurumi. As most of my relatives are spread across continents visiting them when I can is a priority, however I’m keen to explore new destinations with my family, so squeezing in visits to stately homes and gardens in the UK has become a favourite pastime.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
If I could clean my house with a click of a finger like the fairies in ‘Sleeping Beauty’ that would leave way more time for fun.

Guilty pleasure:
Cosying up to watch a family film with lots of treats (we call it ‘Hygge’ in Denmark)

James Crome

James Crome

Furniture Consultant

Little bit about you:
I enjoy spending weekends with my wife, we love a good city break and enjoy all things travel. I love socialising with friends and I'm a big fan of horse racing, I have visited many race tracks. When I'm not at the winning post, I can be seen cheering home horses in front of the tv!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Time manipulation

Guilty pleasure:
80's hits & karaoke

James Irving

James Irving

Warehouse Operative

Little bit about you:
I support Chelsea and having a drink with friends. Occasionally surf and swim.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Cloning myself.

Guilty pleasure:
Pot noodles.

Jessie Lim

Jessie Lim

Financial Controller

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Jo Armley

Jo Armley

Designer

Little bit about you:
I love spending time with my family and socialising with my friends. My "tweenage" daughter keeps me busy and we enjoy cooking and doing crafty things together. I enjoy going to the beach, going on long walks, reading, stitching, and drinking rum; not necessarily at the same time!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To be able to fly.

Guilty pleasure:
Quoting Alan Partidge.

Jo Falconer

Jo Falconer

Senior Project Support

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Joanne Davis

Joanne Davis

Furniture Consultant

Little bit about you:
I’m married with two boys, I enjoy long walks with my Doberman, sporting activities, karaoke, socialising with friends and family and a good bottle of wine.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
The power to fly

Guilty pleasure:
Chocolate

Katherine Silverosa

Katherine Silverosa

Sales Administrator

Little bit about you:
I love spending time with my family and friends. I am getting married this year so my past year and a half has been taken up by planning a wedding which I am very excited about! I also have 2 fur babies which most people end up seeing on my teams meetings as they like to get in the camera!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To be invisible!

Guilty pleasure:
As much to people's disgrace... Peter Andre is my fave!

Ken Robson

Ken Robson

Commercial Director

Little bit about you:
Family comes first, I enjoy watching my son play football for the village team, we are both season ticket holders for Millwall which effectively takes up our Saturdays. Sunday is family time which inevitably is centered around a lazy family Sunday lunch. I enjoy reading and sailing.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Time Travel

Guilty pleasure:
Watching 'Caught in Providence'

Kerry Lock

Kerry Lock

Sales Support

Little bit about you:
Mummy to super twin boys, wifey to Mr F, love fashion and anything homely. Also enjoy Vodka!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Teleportation

Guilty pleasure:
Trashy TV

Kirsty Collins

Project Coordinator

Little bit about you:
I’m a mum to a little boy, so my life is a little crazy! I love my family, friends and Springer Spaniel and enjoy making memories and going on adventures with them. I’m a massive Friends fan, always rewatching every episode.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Teleportation, so I can travel the world whenever I want to without the airport time and stress!

Guilty pleasure:
Chocolate and carbs!

Kirsty Smith

Project Coordinator

Little bit about you:
I love travelling whether it’s a beach holiday, city break or island hoping with my overstuffed backpack. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, we are always look for new things to do on the weekends together.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To be able to read people's minds.

Guilty pleasure:
Cheese of any kind!

Lee Dagger

Installation Supervisor

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Leo Kelly

Leo Kelly

Sales Director (South)

A little bit about me:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Lindsay Smith

Lindsay Smith

Head of National Contracts - PSR

A little bit about me:
I love being a mum to my two amazing children and fill any spare time that I very rarely have with cooking, socialising and reading.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Slow down time so my little ones stay little for a tiny bit longer!

Guilty pleasure:
Prosecco and Lindt Chocolate.

Lucy Pluckrose

Lucy Pluckrose

Area Sales Manager

A little bit about me:
I love the gym and spending time with my friends and my children. I also love the sun, so laying on the beach with a good book and a great cocktail is up there on my list of things to do as much as possible!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Definitely teleportation! Get me to that beach as quickly as possible...

Guilty pleasure:
Justin Timberlake!

Mark Loxton

Mark Loxton

Project Manager

A little bit about me:
I like to holiday with my family as often as possible. I am a keen golfer but not as good as I’d like to be. I enjoy taking my 3 mad dogs for long walks.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Invisibility.

Guilty pleasure:
Vintage port and a good cheese board.

Martina Hale

Finance Assistant

A little bit about me:
I've been blessed with my family and great people around me. I love sunny days, and I enjoy gardening and days out.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Nothing, I'm happy as I am.

Guilty pleasure:
60s and 70s music.

Matt Weeks

Matt Weeks

Area Sales Manager

A little bit about me:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Matthew Fish

Project Coordinator

A little bit about me:
I enjoy holidays with my wife, eating out, and time with my family and friends.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
I'd read people's minds!

Guilty pleasure:
Supporting Manchester United and watching Friends...

Megan Hind

Area Sales Manager

Little bit about you:
I absolutely love to go on holiday, see new places and try new foods.. and of course – going shopping! You will find me on a weekend spending time with my husband, friends, and family, and enjoying a nice meal with a glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. I have a miniature sausage dog named Eric, who is extremely spoilt and is treated like our baby!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To transport from one place to another at a click of a finger – to avoid the constant rushing around and driving that I tend to do.

Guilty pleasure:
I am obsessed with watching Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing LA! Or.. a chippy takeout!

Michael Cheah

Michael Cheah

Designer

Little bit about you:
Creative and Sporty. Avid football and tennis fan, both watching and playing.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Ability to have things done at a click of a finger.

Guilty pleasure:
Treating every car journey like a carpool karaoke. Also a Krispy Kreme (or multiple).

Neil Hatton, Showcase Interiors Group Marketing and Communications Manager

Neil Hatton

Group Marketing & Communications Manager

Little bit about you:
Being a creative is in the DNA of pretty much everything I do, work & play (which often are the same!). Having an inquisitive nature and countless amount of enthusiasm. Interested in what you have to say, think and do, never settling for ‘that will do…’ and always seeing most things as cinematic vista opportunities

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Talking to the animals (they know more then they’re letting on!).

Guilty pleasure:
Helvetica & Baskerville.

Nick Ettel

Nick Ettel

Design Manager

Little bit about you:
My existence away from work is to transport my 3 daughters to their various social and sporting activities. Whilst any spare moment is taken up with playing badminton in my local county league and swimming. For my sins and years of searching for the glory days of the eighties, i am a Liverpool FC fan.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Cloning - so I can get around to doing all those tasks on the list.

Guilty pleasure:
A weapy/feel good rom com

Nigel Boreham

Nigel Boreham

Managing Director

Little bit about you:
I enjoy golf, drinking and eating… Oh and couldn't get by without my amazing family!

If you could have one super power what would it be?
I would love to be able to read peoples minds…

Guilty pleasure:
Addicted to TOWIE

Paul Lelliot

Paul Lelliot

Interim Managing Director

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Paul Lobban

Paul Lobban

Area Sales Manager

Little bit about you:
When I’m not working, I enjoy socialising with friends and going for a long walk with a good pub at the end! I’ve recently had the great pleasure of becoming a grandad for the first time, and I couldn’t be prouder. My wife and I love to travel and we’ve enjoyed many great adventures.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
The ability to fly.

Guilty pleasure:
Holidays, cycling and F1.

Paul Miller

Paul Miller

Area Sales Manager

Little bit about you:
As a happily married dad of two, I don't often get the opportunity to let my hair down, but when I do… you'll find me asleep in the corner by 10pm! Although my playing days are over I like to watch as much football as possible as well as new and classic films, and as a child at heart, I still enjoy a PlayStation marathon when the children haven't taken over.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Time travel

Guilty pleasure:
Listening to cheesy pop and falling asleep in front of the TV.

Peter Crompton

Peter Crompton

Area Sales Manager

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Phil Barrett

Phil Barrett

Area Sales Manager

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Rachel Toms

Rachel Toms

Project Co-ordinator

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Rebecca East

Rebecca East

Marketing Assistant

Little bit about you:
I like my friends, family, and dog.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Invisibility.

Guilty pleasure:
Mamma Mia.

Rosie Overton

Rosie Cordery

Furniture Project Manager

Little bit about you:
I love to try new things, visit new places and meet new people but also love sitting at home in front of the fire without speaking to anyone all day.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Personal climate control, I love the sun but I get too hot!

Guilty pleasure:
Looking at houses on Rightmove that I cannot afford.

Russell Acton

Russell Acton

Fitter

Little bit about you:
On my days off, I like to go down to my holiday home in Cornwall to relax.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Amazing memory.

Guilty pleasure:
Fancy dress parties.

Sally Geary

Sally Geary

Accounts Assistant

Little bit about you:
I enjoy travelling and that is why I am known as Judith Chalmers. I have also enjoyed renovating our 9 houses.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Bionic legs

Guilty pleasure:
Grand Designs Australia & Grand Designs New Zealand

Sam Asiri

Sam Asiri

Group Design Director

Little bit about you:

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Guilty pleasure:

Sandra O'neill

Sandra O'Neill

Business Development

Little bit about you:
As a busy mum of three young children, I enjoy coming to work for the variation. I enjoy the occasional ‘let my hair down’ night or meal with the girls. I am blessed to have great family and friends, who all mean the world to me.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Not so much a superpower, but I do wish that I was Mary Poppins so that I could spend less time on housework.

Guilty pleasure:
Chocolate!

Sarah Hyatt

Project Coordinator

Little bit about you:
I enjoy the simple things: a quiet night in with family or drinks with the girls! I have recently been learning to ice skate (poorly!). But, if I'm not stumbling on the ice, you can catch me swimming laps at the pool.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Time travel.

Guilty pleasure:
Re-watching old sitcoms.

Stephen Toyne

Stephen Toyne

Senior Designer

Little bit about you:
Whenever I get the chance, I love getting on my bike and exploring the trails (and pubs) of the New Forest, close to where I live.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To be able to reason with a four year old.

Guilty pleasure:
90's Rap.

Steve O'Mahony

Steve O'Mahony

Warehouse Operator

Little bit about you:
I love spending time with my wife, daughters, and my new ninja air fryer.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Teleportation.

Guilty pleasure:
Wearing Crocs & socks.

Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson

Customer Servicer Manager

Little bit about you:
I need five things in life: Family, the Missus, TV sports subscriptions, a good beer, and Hip-Hop.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Super speed.

Guilty pleasure:
Cartoons and 90's wrestling.

Trevor Read

Trevor Read

Area Sales Manager

Little bit about you:
I am 58 Years Young. I have been in the Industry over 30 years now, mostly dealing with Public Sector clients looking after and promoting contracts.

Apart from riding my motorbike I enjoy fishing, golf which sometimes spoils a good walk.
I play Darts in the local league and love walking my two dogs every day.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
To be to able to get everything done I need to get done in my allocated time.

Guilty pleasure:
Riding my motorbike

Wayne Hammerton

Wayne Hammerton

Fitter

Little bit about you:
I like football, running, and snooker.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Darth Vadar Death Choke.

Guilty pleasure:
The middle of Lidl.

Zareen Khan

Zareen Khan

Designer

Little bit about you:
I love to travel, garden, cook, and spend quality time with my loved ones, not all at once though. I really enjoy watching TV series and movies on the weekends, taking long walks and practice the art of doing nothing from time to time.

If you could have one super power what would it be?
Teleportation, that way I could travel anytime and anywhere my heart desired!

Guilty pleasure:
I love a good soppy movie and watching keeping up with the Kardashians.

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