People

Mayflex employ approximately 150 people, many of which have been with the company for a number of years and thereby providing stability and an incredible knowledge of both the company and the industry.

The team is led by an experienced and dedicated management team.

Robert Mayall - Executive Chairman

Robert Mayall Robert commenced work with Mayall & Co Ltd in the autumn of 1967. At the time, Mayflex was a small electrical wholesaler at Park Street, Birmingham with a branch in Nottingham. Since that time he has reinvented the company on more than one occasion, firstly changing to a specialist distributor to the control gear industry then importing cables from Italy and Spain in the mid 80s. Later on Robert began importing cables from South Korea and Taiwan including co- axial and computer cables, and in the 1990s the company expanded its cable sales into networking products, leading to the companys current position in the market. As Executive Chairman, Robert is involved principally in the strategic policy of the company which encompasses our three year plan.

Andrew Percival - Managing Director

Andrew Percival Andrew joined what was then Mayall and Co from school in 1984. Over the years since he has worked in a variety of roles from his original picking and packing in the warehouse, through a variety of sales and business development roles, to his current post as group Managing Director. Andrew's time is mostly spent reviewing and setting the groups long term strategies for customer, market and product development as well as keeping a close eye on customer service quality. Since his appointment as Managing Director in January 2000, Andrew has built a strong and competent board and management team to support and meet the demands of the companys customers, and to support the development and needs of its staff. Andrew plays golf badly, and enjoys relaxing with his nephew and twin nieces.

Margaret Butterfield - Finance Director

Margaret Butterfield Margaret joined the company in April 1994 as Finance Director, her job role and key responsibilities have evolved over the years in line with Mayflex's growth and financial demands. Her current key responsibilities are to drive the financial strategy of the group, monitor and implement financial risk management enhancements and monitor financial statistics and trend analysis to ensure the group's financial position supports and is in line with the group's corporate rolling three year growth strategy. Margaret also has overall responsibility for Human Resources. Margaret qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Kidsons and rose to the position of senior audit manager before taking a career break in 1993 following the birth of her first child. Margaret is married with two children and various livestock. She enjoys the outdoor life and spends much of her spare time walking and gardening.

Kenny Presly - Sales Director

Kenny Presly Following a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Dundee University, Kenny entered the data cabling industry in 1987 with Brand-Rex. Several engineering roles including the development of data cables in automotive, rail, and oil industries in UK and Europe lead to a sales focus in Structured Cabling Systems. Having joined Mayflex in 2002 as Sales Director, Kenny's role is to develop and deliver the sales strategy for current and emerging business opportunities. Recently this has been in areas of Networking and IP Physical Security to compliment the core business of Infrastructure Cabling. Married with one daughter and settled in Oxfordshire he enjoys many sports with a particular passion for motorcycle racing.

Jason Rudge - Supply Chain Director

Jason Rudge Previously Jason had worked as Purchasing Manager at an IT infrastructure installer for more than 4 years. He then joined Mayflex in 1997 as Purchasing Manager, over time he has developed a team consisting of a Purchasing Supervisor, 4 buyers, 2 progress co-ordinators and 1 Shipping controller. In 2002 Jason became the Product Development Manager, with more focus required on Developing current Manufacturers, sourcing new products and technology solutions. In October 2007 Jason was promoted to Supply Chain Director, with primary responsibility for the movement of goods throughout the whole supply chain from Manufacturer to end user, however Jason still retains some focus on new products.

Jason enjoys Football, Golf and lives in Sutton Coldfield with his wife and their 2½ year old twins.

John Twidell - Infrastructure Sales Manager

John Twidell John joined Mayflex in August 2000, initially in an external sales role covering South West England and South Wales. He went on to look after sales within Ireland. Promoted to Infrastructure Sales Manager in April 2006, he now manages a team of seven external account managers covering the UK & Ireland, and is responsible for the Infrastructure sales budget for Mayflex. John has worked in distribution for over 19 years in various sales, marketing and product management roles.

John spends any free time he has playing golf, and lives in Swindon with his wife and two children, and two dogs.

Martin Morris - IP Physical Security Sales Manager

Martin Morris Martin joined Mayflex in April 2006 as part of the Networking Sales team, and moved into the newly formed IP Physical Security team in April 2007. Appointed as sales manager in June 2007, Martin and his team assist installers and resellers to get to grips with the emerging IP CCTV and security products. He has 16 years sales experience, having worked for manufacturers, distributors, and end-user facing roles in telecoms, capital equipment, business services and the IT industry. In his younger days he played football, cricket and hockey but these days is more of a spectator. Martin has a daughter and a son and lives in North Staffordshire.

Martin Eccleston - Commercial Manager

Martin Eccleston Martin joined Mayflex in 2002 as Commercial Manager looking after the Internal Sales Operations both from a reactive and proactive perspective. During this period his remit has expanded to also cover both the Customer Service and Technical Support Teams. His main focus within these departments is to ensure that, in accordance with company objectives, they deliver to the customer base a top quality service, in line with the company's visions and values.

In his free time Martin is a football fanatic, following England, and running his sons Under 9's football team.

Val Turner - Human Resources Manager

Val Turner Val joined Mayflex in September 2000 and is responsible for the HR and payroll team together with Postal Administration, Secretary to the Board and Reception staff.

Her prime responsibility is to develop and implement the Human Resources Strategy to support the company business plan. Val has responsibility for overseeing employment law issues and ensuring company and legislative policies and procedures are adhered to as well as managing the Training and Development Strategy supporting, induction programmes, training programmes, promotions and development plans of members of staff at all levels within the business. Val has previously worked in the public sector and in the construction industry.

Val is married with two children and when time permits enjoys playing badminton and the occasional game of golf.

Tracey Calcutt - Marketing Manager

Tracey Calcutt Tracey joined Mayflex in April 1999 in the role as marketing manager and over that time has put together a core team of people who are responsible for the marketing communications within the business. With over 20 years marketing experience and having previously worked at Tandon Computers and Mitsubishi Electric PC Division, she has a good background of working within the IT industry. Whilst working at Tandon she completed a two year CIM Advanced Certificate in Marketing course at night school.

In her free time Tracey is a keen horse owner and rider and lives with her partner and dog in Bromsgrove.

Lyn Dolphin - Finance & IT Manager

Lyn Dolphin Lyn is the finance and IT manager and joined Mayflex in January 2000. She is involved in the development of the company strategy and the planning, implementation and monitoring of the desired objectives. Lyn produces the statutory accounts through to point of audit and prepares all of the company budgets in conjunction with individual operational managers. Lyn also produces the monthly management accounts and the supporting analyses and has responsibility for credit control with currently over 5000 live customers and treasury involving USD, HKD, EUR and GBP.

Outside of Mayflex Lyn is a keen cyclist, and enjoys reading and spending time with her partner.

Richard Bennett - Logistics Manager

Richard Bennett Richard has been part of the Mayflex senior management team since 2006 in the position of Operations Manager. His role includes managing all internal warehouse functions and also managing the external relationships between 3rd party carriers and delivering best practice. Richard has over 20 yrs experience in operational logistics, warehousing and distribution working for various size organisations including some large blue chip FMCG organisations such as AAH Pharmaceuticals, Office Depot Viking Direct where he played a large part in driving through change and implementing operational efficiencies.

When not being part of the Mayflex team Richards time is spent relaxing with friends and family. His two passions are old school R&B and his home town football club Reading.