Mike Starr - Sales Director:  

Mike Starr - Sales Director:

Joined CIE-Group in 1974 to pioneer the Atlas Sound range of   products.

Appointed as Divisional Manager in 1978, with the aim of expanding
  the Audio Division through building a comprehensive product portfolio.

A key contributor to the Management-led Buy Out in April 1993.
  Elevated to the now UK-only Board as Sales Director.

       
 
   
Neil Mackay - Financial Director:   Neil Mackay - Financial Director:

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Company's auditors.

Joined CIE-Group in 1983 as Financial Controller, with ultimate   responsibility for administration, warehousing and stock control   departments.

Implemented extensive computerisation with full supply chain
  management software and strengthened financial controls.

A key contributor to the Management-led Buy Out in April 1993.
  Elevated to the now UK-only Board as Financial Director.

 
       
   
     
 
Steve Collin - Head of Sales:  

Steve Collin - Head of Sales:

Previously i-ceilings manager for UK and Ireland for Armstrong World Industries working in close partnership with CIE-Group.

2006: Joined CIE-Group as Head of Sales to formulate and implement global strategic sales and marketing plans. Responsible for field and inside sales teams.

           
 
Chris Edwards - Head of Marketing:   Chris Edwards - Head of Marketing:

Joined CIE-Group in 1995, to bring all marketing communications
  and services in-house.

Co-ordinated the transformation of Canadian Instruments and
  Electronics to the 'new look' CIE-Group.

Responsible for all Marketing Services for the Group including   advertising, PR, exhibitions & events, literature, DM, new media and   sponsorship.

2000: Promoted to marketing manager

2006: Elevated to Head of Marketing to formulate and implement global marketing strategies in conjunction with Head of Sales. Responsible for planning, promotion, portfolio and recruitment.

 
         
     
       
 
Jon Doar - Product Manager - Audio Visual:   Jon Doar - Product Manager - Audio Visual:

Joined CIE-Group in 1985 as a Warehouse Operative.

Transferred to Audio Sales Division in 1991 - working at the Sales
   Desk processing enquiries and customer enquiries.

Promoted to Sales Office Supervisor, then Office Manager, in 1995
  with responsibility for overseeing internal sales and administration for
  CIE-Audio.

1999: Divisional Manager, responsible for internal and   external sales teams, new product/market developments, customer   service and technical back-up.

2006: Product Manager - Audio Visual. Responsible for portfolio development, sourcing and procurement of audio visual product range, supplier liason and market research.

 
       
   
     
Glenn Mather - Product Manager - Components & Test Instruments:   Glenn Mather - Product Manager - Components & Test Instruments:

20 years experience in the electronics industry, involved with Connectors, Cabling and Data Networking products.

Joined CIE-Group in 1991 in Field Sales for the Components Division.

Promoted to Divisional Manager in 1993; overseeing internal and external sales teams, with responsibilities for new product/market development, customer service and technical backup.

Highly experienced in the sourcing of non-standard/custom products.

2006: Product Manager, responsible for the development of the connector, cable & test equipment portfolios, including product sourcing, procurement, supplier liaison and market research.

 
         
     
       
Kevin Sherwood - European Business Development Manager:  

Kevin Sherwood - European Business Development Manager:

Joined CIE-Group in 1984 as a Service & Repair Technician

Transferred to Audio Sales Division in internal sales

Promoted to Audio Field Sales to develop the Midlands territory with great success.

2002: Promoted to Business Development Manager on a 'special projects' basis. Most recently developed the UK market for the i-ceilings product range.

2006: Increased territory to develop market throughout mainland Europe.

 
       
     
       
 
Richard Tyrrell - Engineering Manager:   Richard Tyrrell - Engineering Manager:

25 years as an engineer in the electronics industry, holding positions   such as Project Engineer, Telecoms Engineer, Calibration Engineer
  and Manager.

Joined CIE-Group in 1989 as Technical Supervisor.

Instigated Engineering operation within the Company along with the   creation of the Workshop.

Promoted to Divisional Manager in 1992; overseeing the Engineering
  Division in design and manufacture of specialised products, audio
  rack systems, re-manufacture of stock items to customer   specifications, along with the service, repair and technical support for   all product ranges.