ASHFORD ORTHODONTICS - Key Persons


Craig Stevens - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Ashford As a Director
Dave has 31 years of experience, joining us in 2008. As part of the senior leadership team, he is responsible for production and quality control. Dave represented England at junior level in football and has been a keen cricketer for 20 years at Corbridge Cricket Club. Craig joined Ashford as a director in 2005 and has over 25 years of experience working in laboratories. Craig makes the most of his free time with his partner, kids, French bulldog, playing golf, and travelling. Rich joined in 2018 and leads our commercial functions for the company. Previously, Rich completed a degree in Business Studies (BA Hons) and a Masters in Marketing (MSc), and spent six years at Nike. He is also studying for a PhD in marketing during his spare time!

Dave Newton

Job Titles:
  • Production Manager
With us since 2009, Paul has 33 years experience. As part of the senior leadership team, he is responsible for production and training. Out of hours, Paul enjoys playing cricket, golf and spending time with his family and dogs (two very energetic Springer Spaniels!).

Gary Maratty

Job Titles:
  • Casting Room Team Lead

Hannah Bird

Job Titles:
  • Operations Team Leader
Steph has 13 years orthodontic experience, and worked at Newcastle Dental Hospital for 11 years prior to joining Ashford in 2019. Steph studied Dental Technology at Edinburgh's Telford College. Outside of work, Steph spends her time with her son, Finn.

Kaley Boreham

Job Titles:
  • Operations Development Manager
Sarah operates as a lead point of contact for any matters specific to your account. Sarah has a background in sales and finance, with a first-class degree in Accountancy. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. Dave has 31 years of experience, joining us in 2008. As part of the senior leadership team, he is responsible for production and quality control. Dave represented England at junior level in football and has been a keen cricketer for 20 years at Corbridge Cricket Club.

Kelly Hammond

Job Titles:
  • Aligners & Retainers Team Lead

Kye Horn

Job Titles:
  • Operations Team Lead

Layla Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Kaley has 16 year experience specialising in Management, Supply Chain and Operations with Nike. Outside of work, Kaley loves entertaining her friends and family as well as spending time with her two daughters, Ruby & Tilly.

Nathan Connolly

Job Titles:
  • Aligners & Retainers Team Lead

Neil Briggs

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Manager
Neil joined Ashford orthodontics in 2019 as part of the Admin Team before being appointed as Business Support Analyst. He has a background in project engineering/management & was UK Service Manager for Liebherr Transportation Systems & Ko KG.

Paul Newton

Job Titles:
  • Production Manager
Layla joined Ashford in 2017 and oversees our Operations. Layla studied Environmental Biology (BSc Hons) and has a background in Resource Management and call centres. Keeping busy outside of work, Layla supports her son's U15s football team and explores her hobby for fell walking. Sarah operates as a lead point of contact for any matters specific to your account. Sarah has a background in sales and finance, with a first-class degree in Accountancy. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Rich Dodds - Chief Commercial Officer

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Director
Layla joined Ashford in 2017 and oversees our Operations. Layla studied Environmental Biology (BSc Hons) and has a background in Resource Management and call centres. Keeping busy outside of work, Layla supports her son's U15s football team and explores her hobby for fell walking.

Richy LLoyd

Job Titles:
  • Twin Block Team Lead

Sarah Brown

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support and Account Manager
Kye joined Ashford in 2016 and has helped grow our digital department into the UK's leading orthodontic digital department. Kye has a degree in Sports Development from Sunderland University. Kye is an avid football fan and loves going to gigs and music festivals!

Sean Thompson - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Founder

Steph Mitcheson

Job Titles:
  • Technical Team Lead