PI-KEM - Key Persons


Adam Gadsby

Job Titles:
  • Head of Operations
Adam our Head of Operations, is a key member of our senior management team. Specialising in operational strategy, Adam is responsible for the management of the operations team as well as the companies quality compliance, health and safety, logistics and customs requirements.

Alex Brazington

Job Titles:
  • Warehouse Assistant
Alex joins PI-KEM as a Warehouse Assistant "As someone who has a keen interest in chemistry, I am excited to be doing an apprenticeship at PI-KEM. I am looking forward to training within a working environment whilst also gaining a qualification."

Amy Rowe

Job Titles:
  • Brand & Communications Manager
Having previously worked with household name brands and high street retailers, as well as business to business specialists, Amy brings her expertise to PI-KEM, to assist in the future success of the company and its products. Responsible for marketing communication, customer engagement and product championing, Amy is excited to be working within the scientific arena with the advanced products and excellent services that PI-KEM offer.

Bridget Phipps

Job Titles:
  • Warehouse
Bridget, our Warehouse Administrator supports our dedicated warehouse team, inputting orders and processing all relevant paperwork to quickly and efficiently process goods for prompt despatch on customer orders.

Brigid Ray

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive - Energy Research & Material Processing
Brigid joins our dedicated team who are constantly striving to ensure the shortest possible lead time for our customers from initial quote enquiry through to receipt of order and goods despatch. Having recently graduated from university with an Engineering degree, Brigid is eager to make use of her technical knowledge gained in order to support PI-KEM customers with their research and development.

Emma Shott

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support Manager

Fiona Rouse - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director
With a BSc (hons) Zoology and PGCE in Secondary Education Fiona, a Science Teacher for 11 years progressed to Senior Management level before joining PI-KEM in 2007 as Sales Manager for Aremco, Film Coating, and Sputter Targets. She then progressed to General Manager and became Operations Director in 2014.

Fiona WAI

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support Assistant - Energy Research
Fiona joins the PI-KEM team as Sales Support Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience to the role, having worked within sales and marketing roles for over 20 years. Not only does Fiona have vast experience in supporting customers, but her ability to speak 3 languages (Mandarin, Cantonese and English) is a real asset to the role and PI-KEM!

Geoffrey Handley-Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager - Energy Research & Material Processing
Qualifications - DipHE - Diploma of Higher Education in Material Science and Management

Heather Wiggins

Job Titles:
  • Compliance Administrator

Helen Brazington

Job Titles:
  • Director of Strategic Programmes
With a wealth of commercial sales and marketing experience from her varied 25 years in industry, Helen is responsible for building on PI-KEMs impressive year on year success and moving to the future with passion and commitment to our customers. Responsible for project management, marketing initiatives, business development, and customer satisfaction.

Irvin Chitanda

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager - Thin Films, Nanotech & Powders

Jade Westwood

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support Team Leader - Photonics & Optoelectronics

Jon Downing

Job Titles:
  • Warehouse
Our motivated warehouse team quickly and efficiently receives and processes goods for prompt despatch on customer orders.

Katy Ashworth

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Clerk
  • Supporting the PI - KEM Accounts Department, Our Dedicated Administration Team Are Responsible for the Maintenance and Organisation of All Customer Financial Records
Supporting the PI-KEM Accounts Department, our dedicated administration team are responsible for the maintenance and organisation of all customer financial records.

Keith Brazington

Job Titles:
  • Customer Services Manager
  • Our Professional Team Facilitates the Sourcing and Purchasing of Goods, Materials and Services to Meet Operational Needs
Our professional team facilitates the sourcing and purchasing of goods, materials and services to meet operational needs.

Lee Fitzpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Sales Executive - Energy Research & Material Processing
I have over 15 years of account management experience working in the plastics industry, where I gained skills in retail, sales, account management, marketing, and product development. I thrive on working in a team and am excited to be joining PI-KEM as In-House Sales for Energy Research. I look forward to working closely with Energy Researchers, supporting them in their journey with us, and ensuring we provide the best customer experience.

Lindsey Aucote

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support Assistant - Thin Films, Nanotech & Powders

Owen Rowley

Job Titles:
  • Customer Services Assistant
Owen joins PI-KEM as a Business Administrator (Purchasing). "I am excited to be doing an apprenticeship at PI-KEM focussing on materials and equipment, which will provide me with valuable skills in administration and purchasing."

Richard Roskell

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support Assistant

Ruth Madden - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Head of Finance
Expertise: Finance, Accounting, Team Management (AAT Qualification) I have been working within finance and accounts for more than 15 years and have varied industry experience including manufacturing and distribution for UK & International companies.

Sally Wills

Job Titles:
  • Customer Services Lead
  • Member of the PI - KEM
Sally is an experienced member of the PI-KEM team, responsible for co-ordinating and progressing all customer purchase orders, as well as providing customer facing support for any queries which may arise.

Sam Barwell

Job Titles:
  • Warehouse Manager
Sam brings a wealth of experience to our warehouse team, responsible for overseeing all areas of customs and logistics. Having recently gained an accredited award with the British Chambers of Commerce in International Trade on new customs procedures, import and export processes, customs controls and classification of goods, Sam leads the team with valuable knowledge and insight.

Siobhan Wood

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Data Administrator

Tyler Williams

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support Assistant - Energy Research & Material Processing
Tyler joins PI-KEM as a Business & Administration Apprentice. "As someone who has an interest in Automotive Engineering, I am excited to be gaining experience doing an apprenticeship at PI-KEM. I am looking forward to further understanding the products and how customers use the materials sold by PI-KEM to test and improve their own products."