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Meet The Team

We always strive to build positive, long-standing relationships with our customers. We work closely with you to understand your needs, offering effective solutions and technical expertise.

Our knowledgeable, committed team is on hand.

Please get to know us using the links below, and don’t hesitate to get in touch.

 

Contact MegaChem

Meet the Team

We always strive to build positive, long-standing relationships with our customers. We work closely with you to understand your needs, offering effective solutions and technical expertise.

Our knowledgeable, committed team is on hand.

Please get to know us using the links below, and don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Management

Gary Foster

Gary Foster

Managing Director
Leigh Cole

Leigh Cole

Regional Business Manager
Deb Bowkett

Deb Bowkett

Operations Manager
Carl Gingell

Carl Gingell

Finance Manager

Gary Foster

Managing Director

Gary has over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry and founded MegaChem (UK) Ltd in 2001 as a new entity in the MegaChem Group. His knowledge of products, industries, customers and chemical distribution has been key in shaping and growing our company. His passion for exceeding customers’ expectations and his desire to see MegaChem UK Ltd become an industry leader in the UK and Europe is evident in the team that he has grown around him. Busy planning and driving the business forward, Gary is also very much still in touch with the customers on daily basis. Away from work, Gary likes to relax with his fishing rod and can occasionally be found on the golf course.

Leigh Cole

Regional Business Manager

Having worked in the chemical industry since 2004, Leigh joined MegaChem in 2012 and has continuously supported development and growth across the business. Now working as the Regional Business Manager, Leigh is responsible for sales and marketing activity across PCP, APC and F&B. Leigh works alongside a strong sales team to deliver excellence to each and every customer. Committed to offering the very best in terms of products, service and technical back-up, we aim to become your preferred supplier.Outside of work, Leigh is busy with two young sons and an enthusiastic Labrador, but also follows his beloved Nottingham Forest.

Phone

07532 477 277

Deb Bowkett

Operations Manager

Deb is our Operations Manager at MGU, overseeing our Supply Chain, Regulatory and Customer Service functions and providing HR support across the business. Joining in 2018, Deb brings a wealth of academic and industry experience, with particular professional interests in Organisational Behaviour and Learning and Development. Outside of work, Deb is a rock music enthusiast and has recently taken up wild swimming. She has two daughters and loves to write.

Carl Gingell

Finance Manager

Carl is a key member of the management team and keeps a close eye on our finances. Carl has a small team working for him to ensure that we maximise our cashflow and so minimise our costs to customers. Carl is busy with a young family, but also enjoys running several times a week and playing football when time allows.

Our Team

All Customer Service Export Finance HR & Admin Management Regulatory Sales Supply Chain
Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Accounts Executive
John Francksen

John Francksen

Business Development Manager ( Biotech )
Supreeth Kankanady

Supreeth Kankanady

UK Sales Manager (PCP: Paint and Ink)
Debbie Jones

Debbie Jones

Senior Operations Executive
Sue England

Sue England

Senior Regulatory Officer
Donna Scammell

Donna Scammell

Senior Supply Chain Executive
Katie Mayo

Katie Mayo

Customer Service Manager
Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

Export Sales Executive
Helen Jones

Helen Jones

Senior Customer Service Executive
Sophie Lewis

Sophie Lewis

Customer Service Executive
Tony Briggs

Tony Briggs

UK Sales Manager (APC: Plastics)
Charlotte Harris

Charlotte Harris

Supply Chain Executive
Mukesh Patel

Mukesh Patel

Business Development Manager ( Biotech )

Stephanie Smith

Accounts Executive

Steph joined MegaChem in 2021 as a Finance Assistant. Having spent much of her career so far in a very different industry, Steph has taken on the challenge of becoming qualified in Accounts. Recently achieving AAT Level 3 and now striving towards Level 4, Steph is also busy raising a young family.

John Francksen

Business Development Manager ( Biotech )

John is our Business Development Manager for the Food and Beverage industry. Having only recently joined MegaChem, John holds many years of relevant experience in both technical and commercial roles with the likes of Azelis, Sensient Colours, Christian Hansen, J.F. Renshaw and others.John lives near Bristol in the west of the UK. He is married with two adult children. Outside of work, John’s interests are Rotary and a variety of sports, particularly running and cycling. He is a regular volunteer at ParkRun events.

Phone

07903 191 276

Supreeth Kankanady

UK Sales Manager (PCP: Paint and Ink)

Supreeth is our UK Sales Manager (PCP: Paint and Ink) in the north of the UK. Supreeth has recently joined us at MegaChem, bringing over two decades of experience as a sales professional. Supreeth prides himself on communicating effectively with key decision-makers, technically and commercially, across diverse industries, in order to generate business.Outside of work, Supreeth likes to spend as much time as possible with his young family. An avid cricket enthusiast, he follows his favourite IPL and national teams.

Phone

0777 9993 652

Debbie Jones

Senior Operations Executive

Debbie joined MegaChem in 2007 and has accumulated a range of experience across various departments. Debbie has recently moved across to Operations, where she can support with HR admin and act as a Management Representative for our internal ISO 9001:2015 audit processes. Debbie enjoys professional development and has most recently completed a Level 4 diploma in Business Administration. Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her two daughters, both now grown up.

Sue England

Senior Regulatory Officer

Sue has been with us since 2008 and has a wealth of experience across both our Customer Service and Supply Chain functions. Sue is fully aware of the importance of effective planning and communicating updates to all our stakeholders. Sue is continuously expanding her professional knowledge, and has recently developed her role to focus on the increasingly complex Regulatory requirements of the chemical supply chain. Sue enjoys cooking for her family and makes the most of her relaxation time by going on regular holidays to Greece.

Donna Scammell

Senior Supply Chain Executive

Donna joined us on a fixed-term contract in 2019 and quickly proved herself as a valuable member of our team. With a proven background in warehouse distribution and logistics, Donna quickly builds excellent working relationships throughout our Supply Chain. Having recently completed a Level 3 Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Donna is now working towards the next level of her professional development via Level 4 Diploma in Management – accredited by the ILM.  Donna enjoys spending time with her young family and walking her beloved dogs.

Katie Mayo

Customer Service Manager

Katie is our multi-talented Customer Service Manager, who has been with the company since the early days of 2003. Katie has mastered varied roles in her time at MegaChem and is a much-valued source of knowledge and support for both customers and colleagues.Katie works part-time hours in order to maximise time with her young family and their Frenchie, Sable. Katie enjoys family holidays and time with friends.

Cameron Mitchell

Export Sales Executive

Cameron joined MegaChem straight from school and has continued his learning on-the-job. Having gained a range of experience and completed qualifications at Levels 2 and 3, Cameron now works within our Export Sales department, directly supporting our Managing Director in this crucial area. Cameron is a keen Bath City supporter and spends many a weekend in the City following the club's matches.

Helen Jones

Senior Customer Service Executive

Helen joined in 2009 and prides herself on ensuring that all of our customers receive the exceptional service they deserve. Working closely with the UK Sales team and our Supply Chain partners, Helen is a consummate professional and can be relied upon to ‘make it happen’.Away from the office, Helen enjoys the great outdoors. She is very active and has completed a huge number of impressive endurance events, including the Three Peaks and distance cycling challenges.

Sophie Lewis

Customer Service Executive

Sophie has been with MegaChem since 2006. In that time she has accumulated knowledge and experience of both Customer Service and Supply Chain operations.Sophie enjoys the great outdoors and loves nothing more than a trek with her young family and two dogs.

Tony Briggs

UK Sales Manager (APC: Plastics)

Tony is our UK Sales Manager (APC: Plastics). Tony joined MegaChem in 2022, bringing a vast range of experience as a sales and technical professional, as well as a passion for executing sales of polymer products and additives. Outside of work Tony is a keen football fan, enjoys circuit training and has previously represented his local athletics club in running events.

Phone

07534 949 920

Charlotte Harris

Supply Chain Executive

Charlotte joined us in 2022 as a Supply Chain Assistant. Being new to the industry, she is looking forward to expanding her knowledge and experience and has already become a key member of the team. Charlotte spends a lot of her free time supporting two young sons in their sporting activities. She enjoys cooking for family and friends and spending lots of time outdoors with Boris the dog.

Mukesh Patel

Business Development Manager ( Biotech )

Phone

07375 508055

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