Virdis Team
Mark Baldwin – CEO
Mark has a wealth of experience in developing and growing multinational businesses.
Strengths: Strategy, Finance, Business growth
Guilty pleasure: Curries, Whisky, Cognac and Apres Ski drinks
Hobbies: Golf, competitive squash and walking (between holes)
Tim Prestwood – COO
An exceptional problem solver and operations leader with over 10 years' experience
Strengths: Operations, product sourcing and supply chain
Guilty pleasure: Hob Nob biscuits
Hobbies: Walking and climbing
Steve Foster – Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Over 30 years' experience of global chemical sales. International product and market development expert with a deep technical understanding and a vast network of contacts
Strengths: Relationships, strategy, marketing, market and product development
Guilty pleasure: Loud music
Hobbies: Motorsport, live music and supporting Liverpool FC
Dave Whittaker– CCO
B2B sales and commercial expert with over 10 years' experience
Strengths: Sales, relationships, commerce
Guilty pleasure: Strawberry milkshakes, Amaretto and custard cream biscuits
Hobbies: Horse racing, golf and live music
Melanie Meyer – European Sales Manager
Over 15 years’ experience in B2B sales within the chemical industry, including 7 years in the rubber sector. Business economist and foreign trade specialist with experience across the entire value chain. Expert in strategy, new market development and sustainable business growth, combining commercial expertise with a solution and customer oriented mindset and strong technical understanding.
Strengths: Strategy, sales, new market development, relationship building.
Guilty pleasure: Ice cream
Hobbies: Competitive cards (Skat), skiing, horse riding, escape rooms and baking.