ELRING PART - Key Persons


Anna Rebekah Bastone

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Accountant
I joined Elring's finance department in April 2015 after leaving Harton Technology College 6th Form. In my spare time I enjoy reading and spending time with family and friends.

Craig Bond

Job Titles:
  • Sales Office Supervisor & Regional Account Manager
Craig started with Elring Parts in 2007, starting out in the Warehouse where he has progressed to his current position in the Sales office. Craig is a very keen outgoing member of the team and is always looking for his next challenge. Craig's interest/hobbies are football, body building and socialising with friends.

Darin Needham

Job Titles:
  • AMC / BF / KS Product Manager
Darin has worked in the Motor Industry since leaving school in 1981 serving his apprenticeship and working within an independent garage for over 15 years which had the British Rail and BTP contracts, then working on electronic catalogues for 8 years. Darin's interest / hobbies are rugby, football, mountain biking, golf and darts.

Emily Gilmore

Job Titles:
  • Customer Quality - Warranty & Returns Specialist
Emily joined Elring Parts in 2011 through Access Training on an apprenticeship scheme. Emily started working in the Sales office then progressed to her current position as a Product Manager in 2014. Emily's hobbies/Interests are the gym, the cinema, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Garry Waite - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Garry has been involved in supplying the automotive trade since 1980, working closely with several UK automotive manufacturing plants. Garry's interest / hobbies are boating, fishing and caravanning.

Joanne Macauley

Job Titles:
  • Finance
  • Sales Assistant
I joined Elring's accounts team in December 2018 following Finance & Admin roles within the Public Sector. In my spare time I like to travel, socialise , watch football & rugby and read. I love visiting old buildings and places steeped in history and am really keen to meet a ghost.

Laura Parkinson

Job Titles:
  • Sales
Laura Joined Elring Parts in 2017 through Access Training on an apprenticeship scheme after leaving Cardinal Hume Catholic Schools 6th form. Laura's hobbies/ interests are going out with friends, listening to music, watching films and spending time with family especially Daisy the Shihtzu.

Mark Ventre

Job Titles:
  • Sales & Operations Manager UK, Eire & Iceland
Mark has worked in the Motor Industry since 1996, he previously worked for Pistons & Components in Glasgow before joining Elring Parts Ltd in 2007. Mark's interest / hobbies are motor sports, music and spending time with his two children.

Mark Vinton

Job Titles:
  • Key Account Manager - Midlands
Mark began his career at Elring Parts Ltd in 2005, he started out in the warehouse before progressing to the internal sales team, Mark left the company in 2014 to gain valuable experience before re-joining Elring Part Ltd in 2017 as an area sales manager. Mark's interest/hobbies are formula one, boxing, football, cricket and running.

Melissa Norman

Job Titles:
  • Sales
Melissa started with Elring Parts Ltd in 2001 and is currently part of the sales team on a part-time basis. Melissa's interest / hobbies are spending time with the family, evenings out with friends and music.

Mike Knowles

Job Titles:
  • Training and Technical Support
Mike has worked in the Motor Industry since 1970, with such companies as Quinton Hazel, AE and KS Winston. Mike's particular field of knowledge is engine construction, design and development. Mike's interest / hobbies are motor sports, music and is an accomplished cook.

Neil Masterman

Job Titles:
  • Engine Management Product Manager
Neil started with Elring Parts Ltd in 1997 since leaving school, starting out in the warehouse he has progressed to his current position in the Product office. Neil is responsible for Beru, MotoRad, Pierburg, Siemens VDO and Wahler products here at Elring Parts Ltd. Neil's interest / hobbies are DIY, gym, music and socialising.

Paul Gardiner

Job Titles:
  • Elring Product Manager
Paul was taken on by Elring Parts Ltd in 2010 after previously working in Carlisle FC, The Swan pub - whilst at college for his training & rehab course, Nestle and Drivelink UK an automotive manufacturer. Paul is responsible for Elring products and also is one of two health and safety officers here at Elring Parts Ltd. Paul's interest / hobbies are football, gym, cinema and socialising with friends.

Peter Veysey

Job Titles:
  • Area Sales Manager - Southern
Peter has worked in the Motor Industry since 1980, with such companies as Edmunds Walker, TRW and KS Winston. Peter's interest / hobbies are fly-fishing, walking his black Labrador and looking after his rare breed of chickens and ducks.

Sam Gibson

Job Titles:
  • Data Analyst
Sam joined Elring Parts in 2015 as an apprentice from Access Training, starting at 18 years old. Sam's hobbies/interests are football, going out with friends, listening to music and watching films.

Sean O'Driscoll

Job Titles:
  • Sales
Sean started working in commercial photography, with a keen interest in all things automotive, took his first job at Thatcham (MIRRC) in 1995, photographing new car crash tests. Roll forward to 2009 he left the photographic industry to take up a telephone sale position with Andrew Page, Unipart and then ECP before joining Elring. Hobbies include Wedding Photography and Classic Cars.

Toni Jensen

Job Titles:
  • Financial Controller
Toni has worked in finance since 1998, gaining valuable accounting and management experience in all roles held, whilst also gaining AAT and CIMA qualifications. Toni's interest / hobbies are two children who manage to keep her very busy outside of work, but she can always find enough time to socialise with friends.