Our People - In Their Own Words

Chris Chamberlain (Managing Director)

My background is in the construction industry. I trained with such household names as Costain and Moss Construction, and have OND and HND qualifications in building construction. Overall I have had more than 25 years' experience specialising in interior contracting. My policy has always been to offer the highest standards possible. We endeavour to carry out our job to satisfy our clients' expectations with the minimum of disruption to our clients' businesses.

Andy Stacey (Operations Director)

I have been with the company since it started up, first on 'tools' as a foreman, where I carried out work on-site. My previous experience had included seven years as a 'fixer' with another interiors company. As operations director it's my job to organise the nuts and bolts of a contract: In a nutshell, once the contracts team have a confirmed order, I make sure it happens. I order the appropriate materials and allocate the right labour at the right time to ensure that the project is completed to its deadline. I may have up to a dozen projects to organise at any one time so you could say that I've become an expert at juggling!

Maureen Taylor (Office Administrator)

Behind every good team is a busy administrator - and that's what I do! I will usually be the person on the end of the phone - your first point of contact when you get in touch. I've been here since 2005 doing a multi-faceted role which includes handling all the accounts the administration and reception. I enjoy building a rapport with our customers, many of whom have been with us for years. It helps that I've worked in the building trade for many years - always in an accounting role. I've seen plenty of changes over the years. These days we have to be knowledgeable in health and safety, computing, tax and bookkeeping, as well as being a customer relations expert!

Lee Gooden (Project Manager)

My role requires contact with the existing or prospective clients to ascertain their exact requirements for the project over the phone, by e-mail or during a site meeting. From this I then produce CAD drawings with Debbie, our designer, together with a proposal for the project along with all relevant documentation. This is then presented within a specified time scale and requested format. Once the project is accepted and turns into an order, I then pass this over to Andy Stacey, whom I work with closely to make sure all aspects of the project are run in accordance with the agreed specification, timescale and budget. During the project, I will be the main point of contact from the initial enquiry right through to final handover.

Bradley Young (Project Manager)

As a project manager I liaise with Debbie and prospective clients to formulate a design proposal, this includes pricing, accounting and project timescales Once this is agreed I manage the project from inception to completion with the assistance of Andy and the operations team. My previous experience involved working in property development and shop fitting and I am a chartered interior designer.

Debbie Leach (Contracts Assistant/Designer)

I'm the current designer at Newbury Interiors. As a qualified Interior Designer with 10 years of industry experience, I use all my creative, practical and 3D skills to produce a design solution for our customers. Using the latest CAD technology I space plan our customer's workplaces making sure all the company's practical needs are met and design key areas such as receptions, client areas and breakout areas, all within the customer budget. Having a flair for colour and finishes I produce designs that have something "a little bit different" and can let you see what that will look like with hand-drawn visuals. I also maintain the library here at Newbury Interiors where I see all the new furniture, fixtures and fittings that are new on the market.

Jayanti Sainsbury (Marketing Communications Executive)

I joined the company in 2006 to bring more focus to the marketing of Newbury Interiors. I am responsible for all the marketing for the company - at present this includes overseeing the website, production of the monthly newsletter and general promotional materials. I also provide some input into the sales process. There are several projects that I'd like to start in the near future - so watch this website!

Bob Froud (Estimator)

I have worked in the commercial interiors business since I left school, and have since been involved in most areas of the interiors industry. My work at Newbury Interiors brings me back full circle to estimating where I mainly price building tenders and also get involved with projects which require specifying and pricing.

Pete Barry (Operations Manager)

With over 20 years hands-on site experience in the industry I know what works and what doesn't when it comes to interior fit-out and refurbishment. As operations manager I am Andy Stacey's right-hand-man, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and on time.

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