James Croxson

Chairman

Favourite Food: Roast Lamb

Hobbies: Cars

Favourite Drink: Hawkes Bay Pinot

Info: James has been at Croxsons for 40 years now, and remembers collecting empty bottles from Harrods when he first started. We think the thought of continual manual labour for 40 years spurred him to make Croxsons what it is today.

Oliver Hartley

Sales Director

Favourite Food: Chicken Vindaloo

Hobbies: anything Leeds and his family

Favourite Drink: Australian Shiraz

Info: Oliver has a Bio-Chemical Engineering degree and has worked in various industries before finding his home here six years ago. A rapid progression saw him take a position on the board and help guide and direct the company to the global enterprise that it is today.

Paul McGrane

Sales Manager (England & Wales)

Favourite Food: African

Hobbies: snowboarding and eating good hot food

Favourite Drink: a nice chilled beer

Info: Paul, having already worked in the packaging industry, came to Croxsons in 2006. His personality has made him a favourite when he visits the office and amongst clients. Paul has a degree in American Studies; no, we don't know what is is about either, but he spent a year in the US chasing the Californian sun and girls.

Tim Croxson

Operations Manager

Favourite Food: lasagne, when home cooked.

Hobbies: driving, his family and live sound mixing.

Favourite Drink: wine; Gerwürztraminer currently

Info: Tim is the fifth generation of the Croxson family and describes his role as essential to the everday running of the company. It is not unusual to find him on a forklift and then meeting a client or supplier. He has been with us for 4 years, in a variety of roles, but is proving himself to be an essential teamplayer.

John Johnston

Export Sales Development

Favourite Food: fresh fish

Hobbies: classical music

Favourite Drink: New Zealand Pinot Noir

Info: John looks after clients in a variety of countries, ranging from Canada to Nigeria, French Guyana to Lebanon. His Lingusitics degree really comes in useful! John has a wealth of experience in this industry, and counts his claim to fame to having been at the same university as Gordon Brown; is that really something to boast about?

Faye Blayney

P.A. to Chairman / Export Sales Development

Favourite Food: Roast Lamb

Hobbies: reading, walking the dog

Favourite Drink: Freshly squeezed orange and mango

Info: Faye has been here the longest, except for our beloved Chairman. She is affectionately known as "Auntie Faye" and keeps James in order at times. She looks after clients in her native New Zealand as well as domestic wineries and spirit clients. She is also known as the 'font of all knowledge' due to her great experience as a result of her (greatly appreciated!) time spent with the company.

Sarah Webster

Sales Office Supervisor

Favourite Food: Roast Lamb

Hobbies: Art, music and spending time with her daughter.

Favourite Drink: Vodka 'n Coke

Info: Sarah looks after the sales office as well as providing essential support to the sales team on the road. She manages the internal process for all our soft drink and brewery clients, ensuring that this great nation stays hydrated. She is also a very proud mum!

Nina Tegg

Sales Support Administrator

Favourite Food: Chicken Madras

Hobbies: going to gigs

Favourite Drink: New Zealand Merlot

Info: Nina is a favourite with our food clients who love her helpfulness and cheerfulness on the phone. She thinks on her feet and ensures that her clients are well taken care of. Her knowledge of our range of food jars and closures is second to none!