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Management Board

Ross Arnold
Ross Arnold
Managing Director

The team is led by Ross, a business management graduate, with a specialism in procurement whose family have a heritage of over 60 years in the fish business from which the Stickleback Fish Company has evolved.

Richard Hilson
Richard Hilson
Commercial Director

Richard has been working in the seafood industry for nearly 20 years including a stint trading at London’s Billingsgate Fish Market. Completely passionate about building long lasting, equitable relationships with our customers & suppliers as well as getting the best from a team of colleagues that numbers nearly 100 now. Over the last 7 years at Stickleback Richard has excelled into leading the Commercial Team & deputising for the Managing Director, contributing to our remarkable journey which has seen our turnover triple during this period.

 

Bob Emmott
Bob Emmott
Chairman

Bob has 60 years of experiences in the food industry. Held Chairmanship of 7 companies of which 6 are in the food production industry. As Morrisons Trading Director was the first to introduce fish counters into supermarkets.

Rachel Burbidge
Rachel Burbidge
Compliance & Estates Manager

Rachel joined Stickleback in 2017 as part of the Production Management Team. A long career working in and out of the fishing, wholesale and retail world of fish has culminated in a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Tom Relfe
Tom Relfe
Distribution Manager

Tom joined Stickleback in 2023 and heads our Distribution Team. Tom has a wealth of experience in people, process, fulfilment and delivery management, having managed teams of hundreds of colleagues fulfilling thousands of deliveries per week.

Alexandru Bojan
Alexandru Bojan
Factory Operation Manager

Alexandru holds the key to getting your fish in, processed and out every 24 hours to meet your orders and your satisfaction. He is a skilled operator and leads the team of Stock Controllers, Fishmongers & Operators/Pickers using industry leading ‘best practise processes’

Craig Stanbury
Craig Stanbury
Financial Controller

Craig manages all aspects of our financial processes, systems and developments, is responsible for Credit Control and is enjoying the growth journey having previously worked internationally.

Justin Evans
Justin Evans
Sales Office Manager

Justin joined Stickleback in 2019 as an Account Manager. With over 20 years experience of managing customer relationships in various fields, Justin knows what it takes to make customers feel valued. Justin now leads our team of Account Managers to ensure we continue to provide industry leading service.

Harry Lumsdon
Harry Lumsdon
Business Development Manager

After a 10 year career in high-end kitchens in and around London, Harry decided to hang up his whites and join Stickleback as an Account Manager. After excelling in the company he worked his way up to become the Business Development Manager. Harry has built a team of passionate and knowledgeable people who will ensure all new customers get the very best from Stickleback.

Account Management Team

Justin Evans
Justin Evans
Sales Office Manager
Patricia Marsala
Patricia Marsala
Key Account Manager
Kaylee Graves
Kaylee Graves
Key Account Manager
Nina Lodge
Nina Lodge
Account Manager
Milena Faria
Milena Faria
Account Manager

Business Development Team

Harry Lumsdon
Harry Lumsdon
Business Development Manager

Harry is responsible for developing the customer portfolio for Stickleback Fish. With over 10 years experience in high end kitchens as a chef, Harry is the ideal person to help you with product knowledge and menu development.

With his passion and knowledge you will be in safe hands with Harry, contact him to book an appointment.

Theo Spear
Theo Spear
Business Development Executive

Theo joined us after years of working as a head chef, he managed kitchens in and around London for some of the biggest names in the industry. This experience makes him the perfect partner to help with your fish supply.

Theo is out and about visiting customers 5 days a week, contact him to book an appointment.

Chris Blackham
Chris Blackham
Account Manager