Tim Pollard
Head of Sustainability
Tim was not only responsible for delivering the finished facility but also heads the team which is defining Wolseley's sustainable product offer and its commercial exploitation.
Prior to this appointment Tim was Head of Marketing for Wolseley UK. His 20-year career in merchanting has included experience in all sectors of the construction market. Prior to Wolseley Tims career included working with Hoechst and a 3 year spell working in Sweden. His experience covers the complete gamut of disciplines including; strategy, research, services, and e-commerce.
Tim believes passionately in the provision of sustainable construction solutions which are practical, effective and economic. He regularly speaks at industry seminars throughout the UK and is actively involved in activities within the local community especially involving young people.
He also describes himself as a Newcastle United supporter for 50 years, through thin and thin.
Chris Booker
Product Development Manager
Chris is responsible for defining the industrys most comprehensive range of sustainable, energy efficient, renewable and water saving construction products, ensuring these products are available to customers across the UK via Wolseley's network of 1600 branches.
His merchant career spans 20 years in a variety of roles including sales and category management. In particular Chris spent a number of years working with Government bodies and Power Companies driving demand for energy efficient products within the domestic heating market.
Chris is committed to providing customers with a one-stop-shop for sustainable construction ensuring Wolseley can provide a realistic and commercially sensible, environmentally friendly option throughout all sectors of the build process.
Kate Gilbert
Events and Sales Manager
Kate Gilbert is responsible for the event programmes at the SBC and ensuring that visits to the center are followed up by the SBC Sales Team. She also co-ordinates the training programmes and open days that are held at the SBC and is usually the first person you speak to if you give them a ring!
For the past three years Kate worked for Wolseley within the Brand Marketing team looking after the Plumb Center and Parts Center brands. Prior to this her background was event marketing mainly working in education and training.
Kate originally trained in Geography and Environmental Science and is thrilled to be able to mix her passion for understanding the natural environment with her love of events and sales in her current role at the SBC.