DAL - Key Persons


Bryan Lord

Job Titles:
  • Head of Sales & Business Development
Bryan heads up the Sales and Business Development from the company's Head Office and supports the group with delivering new business and contracts driving growth into our Franchise network.

Carol Whiting

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Carol joined us 2004 to ensure the smooth running of the The DAL Group. Carol also oversees the invoicing process for The DAL Group's service areas, franchisees and partners, ensuring that both our customers, internal departments and franchisees are looked after.

Carrie Buckman

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Communications Manager
Heading up the marketing activities within The DAL Group, Carrie shows her creative thinking and many years of experience in the various sectors of marketing. With the fast pace of The DAL Group, every day brings new and exciting projects for the marketing department to deliver.

Dave Lane - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Dave joined his father in 1987 and since beginning work as an engineer, he has progressed through the company learning and understanding all aspects of our business. Dave is responsible for the overall running of the company and implementing its ongoing strategy and growth.

Derek Bullivant

Job Titles:
  • Franchise Manager
Derek works very closely with our Franchisees and internal departments to ensure our quality, standards and compliances are aligned and at the desired levels across the group. Derek works with all, to identify areas of improvement and share best practice throughout The DAL Group.

Diane Scott

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Payable & Credit Controller
Diane joined The DAL Group with 20+ years of accounting experience within International corporate businesses. Diane oversees the smooth running of Credit Control and Accounts Payable for The DAL Group and our franchisees.

Emily Woods

Job Titles:
  • Digital Marketing & Communications Assistant
Emily joined The DAL Group as an apprentice studying for her Level 3 Diploma in Social Media and Digital Marketing in June 2017. Emily has now completed her Level 3 Diploma and is continuing her journey within the The DAL Group marketing team.

Jo Lane

Job Titles:
  • Director
Jo joined Dave in the company in 1987 and became a Director in 2001, she is responsible for the day to day financial running of the company; this includes managing the purchase ledger as well as looking after the payroll and banking.

Jon Kynaston

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
Jon ensures that correct procedures are adhered to at all times and that the company keeps focussing on its core values and vision. Jon is from a manufacturing background and prior to joining The DAL Group had 27 years experience as General Manager in the food industry.

Lewis Pereira

Job Titles:
  • Business Administrator
Lewis prides himself on his aptitude to deliver the best service to our customers and service areas. His main duties, as well as administrative duties, are to manage the operational delivery of jobs to the engineers throughout the UK.

Lisa Hudson

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator
Lisa has over 9 years experience in administration and accounts within drainage sector. Lisa's attention to detail is second to none making working with Lisa as a colleague or customer a pleasure.

Michael Beesley

Job Titles:
  • Key Account Administrator
Michael joined us in early 2018 after many years of experience in the accounting and administration sector. Michael's calming nature and customer service qualities are second to none.

Tom Scott

Job Titles:
  • IT Manager
As a logical thinker, Tom has the fantastic ability to deliver on many of the technical projects The DAL Group pursues. With many years in Information Technology and Finance departments, Tom makes sure each department of The DAL Group and all our service areas run to their very best.