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The Wolseley SBC Team
Tim Pollard
Head of Sustainability
Tim is not only responsible for delivering the finished facility next summer but for heading the team which is defining Wolseleys 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 Wolseleys network of 1800 branches. Chris has a very Customer focussed role and regularly works with clients to identify the most suitable sustainable options for their particular needs.
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 provide 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.
Siobhan Smith
Deputy Programme Manager
Siobhan provides support for the whole team on various projects including the SBC website and product guides.
She joined the Wolseley graduate programme in September 2005 and has since worked in Plumb Center and the Environmental department. She has a degree in Biology and Geography and is looking forward to an exciting career in the ever increasing field of Sustainability in construction.
Neville Small
Sales Manager
Neville is involved in both generating and responding to commercial opportunities involving sustainable construction products and he also supports colleagues to present opportunities to interested customers.
Neville has joined us from the Wolseley UK Sector Sales team where he was involved in many projects in the hotels and leisure sector.
Kate Butler
Events Manager
Kate is responsible for the SBC as a visitor venue including the management of all bookings and events and the creation of our seminars programme.
She earned a degree in Marketing Management in June 2006 following which she joined Wolseley as an Events Co-ordinator where she was involved in developing and running all manner of events for Build & Drain Center. She is now looking forward developing her knowledge of the challenging area of Sustainability and promoting the exciting opportunities the SBC as a venue has to offer.
