MEET THE TEAM
Meet the team
Office
Martin Saunders
Managing Director
Our ship's captain is Martin, who oversees the daily operations of Rivertrace and Solar Solve, as well as guides the two businesses' strategic direction. In addition to his role overseeing the two businesses, Martin is also a passionate sports enthusiast. He enjoys playing golf and football.
Mark Weatherburn
Operations Manager
Mark has worked for the company since August 2006 and oversees the day-to-day running operations and the quality and type approval sides of the business.
Gillian Lovering
Commercial Manager
Gillian plays a critical role in bridging our sales and engineering teams. She focuses on developing custom project enquiries, managing all product approvals and certifications, and leading our marketing efforts. Gillian enjoys spending time outside, hiking with her dog or unwinding in a beer garden during her free time.
Lisa Louzado
Business Support Manager and PA to the MD
Lisa's main responsibilities are centred around our HSE, QA, and ICT systems, as well as supporting the rest of the business with anything needed to ensure smooth operations. When not working, Lisa can be found spending time with her two girls or enjoying a glass of prosecco.
Paul Hopkins
Sales and Marketing Executive
Paul has worked for the Solar Solve since September 2001 and oversees the marketing function of the business which includes website, the CRM system as well as IT integration.
Lilly Spottiswood
Sales Administrator
Lilly is responsible for all pre and post sales activities.
Michelle Ray
Business Support Coordinator
Michelle is responsible for the back-office functions, including QA and H&S.
Meet the team
Production
Jamie Ellwood
Workshop Manager
Jamie has worked for Solar Solve since September 2003 and heads up the team in the production department which manufacturers and dispatches all the orders that make their way through the business.
Krystopher Short
Technical Officer
Krys has worked for the company since January 2006 and is responsible for research and development when not assisting in production. In Jamie’s absence he heads up the team in the production department.
Ian Ratcliffe
Production Technician & IT Support
Ian has worked for Solar Solve since August 2005 and works mainly in production manufacturing products. When required, he also assists with IT support having a keen interest in this area.
Malcolm Craig
Production Technician
Mal has worked for the company since August 2006 and works in production manufacturing all of the required products.
Ian Sharpe
Production Technician
Ian has worked for Solar Solve since June 2010 and works in production manufacturing all of the required products.
Paul Meston
Production Technician
Paul has worked for Solar Solve since June 2010 and works in production manufacturing all of the required products.
Adam Reilly
Production Supervisor
Adam has worked for the company since September 2003 and is responsible for the processing of quotations, orders and customer data that allow the business to run on a day-to-day basis.
