SSC - Key Persons
Austin is the founder and CEO of SSC Laser. He studied Agricultural Engineering at Writtle Agricultural College, Essex. He started the Company in 2000 when he realised that Laser cut profiles were going to be the future for British fabrication businesses and manufacturers. Austin's focus is on the future and strategy of SSC so that the Company can continually improve the service to its customers and become your Laser Profiler of choice.
Austin is a keen Ultra-Marathon runner, mountaineer and snow boarder, and has just taken up rock-climbing and ski-mountaineering so he can explore more inaccessible areas of the world.
Hixon, Stafford is the home of SSC's HQ, where the team work tirelessly to offer quick, quality laser cutting, folding and tube laser cutting with an exceptional service. The team of Senior Managers and Leaders, ensure the smooth day-to-day running of SSC, ensuring all of SSC Laser Cutting clients receive nothing less than 100% satisfaction with the service they receive.
Jethro joined SSC straight from University, after getting a degree in Management International Business Economics from the University of Manchester. He has been at SSC Since July 2011, starting as a Junior Estimator, he worked his way up the business and was our youngest Sales Manager at SSC when he took on the role. Jethro now heads up the internal sales team, ensuring he coaches and develops the team, whilst ensuring the customers are looked after with quick and accurate quotations.
Jethro is an avid sports fan, watching and playing football at every opportunity and self-proclaimed best Ten Pin Bowler at SSC (please note: this was proven to be incorrect after Head of Sales, Andy Hume, beat him comfortably with a score of 164 on a team night out and more recently Customer Sales & Support Advisor Molly Le Pavoux did exactly the same).
Neil has over 20 years of flat product and tube processing knowledge from Precision Sheet metalwork to full fabrication of components. Having played semi-professional football for many Southern and Kent league sides for nearly 22 years he believes that teamwork, communication and playing to your strengths are key attributes to have in business and your personal life. Neil also enjoys playing cricket & golf and has also completed the 3 peaks challenge, climbing Ben Nevis (4409ft), Scafell Pike (3209ft) and Snowdon (3560ft) in 24 hours and after all of those exertions loves nothing more than sitting down with a pint of real ale.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Rob has gained 17 years experience within the steel industry since leaving college. During this time he has gained valuable knowledge and skills in a wide variety of areas. Rob has experience of working in a CAD department, as well as managing a Sales Office selling both Carbon and Stainless steels whilst gaining valuable steel processing experience.
Having previously played cricket at County level, Rob also plays golf in his spare time. Robert has 3 young sons who are following in his footsteps with the love of cricket, and he loves spending his time coaching them and watching them play.