SATRA Main Points of Contact

SATRA Main points of contact

Austin Simmons Chief Executive Austin became CEO in July 2009 after close involvement in developing corporate strategy and initiatives across SATRA's consumer and industrial product sectors as deputy chief executive for three years. Austin is chairman of the SATRA China Advisory Board. He joined SATRA in 1996 and has a background in consumer products research and testing. Austin Simmons Chief Executive	Simon Botterill Finance Director Simon takes responsibility for SATRA's financial affairs as well as acting as company secretary and managing the administration, estates and human resources departments. He joined SATRA in 2009 after extensive board level experience in a number of industries. Simon Botterill Finance Director	Alan Drage Head of Sales & Membership Alan and his team ensure new and existing SATRA members worldwide are fully served with the benefits of membership and kept aware of all technical conferences and services. He re-joined SATRA in 2000 after 30 years in the footwear industry. He is experienced in manufacturing practices in Europe, USA and the Far East. Alan Drage Head of Sales & Membership	Jake Locke Head of Communications Jake looks after SATRA’s corporate marketing and communications and press and media relations worldwide. He joined SATRA in 2004 after broad experience in media, publicity and journalism. Jake Locke Head of Communications	Navigation Go back to the About page Hover over an image for more details
Lynne Brent Divisional Manager Footwear Lynne is responsible for the general management and operation of SATRA's footwear and production systems business units. She re-joined SATRA in 2003 and has an extensive background in both footwear manufacturing and testing. Lynne Brent Divisional Manager Footwear	Darren Roberts Business Manager Footwear Testing SATRA’s footwear testing service carries out a wide range of physical testing of footwear and components for all parts of the supply chain from material suppliers to High Street retailers. Darren re-joined SATRA in 2002 and has a background in both footwear manufacture and testing. Darren Roberts Business Manager Footwear Testing	Lee Lythgoe Business Manager Quality & Systems SATRA’s quality and systems teams help raise quality, brand reputation and, ultimately, market demand while reducing waste, cost and impact on the environment. The teams are also responsible for providing a wide range of laboratory accreditation, quality assurance and consultancy services, as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification. Lee joined SATRA in 2002 as a consultant and is now responsible for quality services and production efficiency systems. Lee Lythgoe Business Manager Quality & Systems	Martin Heels Business Manager Chemical Analysis SATRA's chemical analysis and testing provides a support function to all other SATRA test divisions, as well as providing analytical services and restricted substances advice to customers direct. Martin joined SATRA in 1998 and has worked in the chemistry team from day one. Martin Heels Business Manager Chemical Analysis
Peter Allen Divisional Manager Engineering Peter is responsible for the general management and operation of SATRA's research, engineering and test equipment business units. A chartered mechanical engineer, he joined SATRA in 2009 after wide ranging senior management experience in research, design, development, sales and manufacturing, including project managing multi-partner projects in the EU & Middle East. Peter Allen Divisional Manager Engineering	Tom Bayes Business Manager Research Tom leads the core SATRA Research & Development department, which is at the leading edge of applied technology targeted at materials, product and process improvement and development within manufacturing industries. Tom has been involved in various developments and has co-authored six research papers on the complex mathematical background to leather cutting software, four of which have been published internationally. He joined SATRA in 1985. Tom Bayes Business Manager Research	John Hubbard Consultant Environment & Sustainability John has particular experience relating to chemical and environmental issues. He is a member of standardisation committees and provides SATRA's lead with respect to the European REACH directive. John is chairman for the Group of Notified Bodies in Construction Products EU Directive (CPD-GNB). He joined SATRA in 1996. John Hubbard Consultant Environment & Sustainability	Derek Holmes Business Manager Test Equipment Derek is responsible for the production, development and sales of SATRA test equipment. A qualified engineer and manager, he has wide knowledge and experience of managing diverse engineering companies and joined SATRA in 2006. Derek Holmes Business Manager Test Equipment
Christine Ohren-Bird Divisional Manager Consumer Products Christine is responsible for the general management and operation of SATRA's general consumer products business units. She is President of the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists. She joined SATRA in 2009 and has a wide-ranging background in product and materials testing and management within tanneries. Christine Ohren-Bird Divisional Manager Consumer Products	Pete Doughty Business Manager Protective Clothing and Safety Products Pete is responsible for all protective clothing (PPE) and safety products testing and CE marking and he sits on and chairs a number of standards technical committees and European working groups. He joined SATRA in 1986 and has been involved with research projects, test method development and for the last 15 years testing and certification of PPE. Pete Doughty Business Manager Protective Clothing and Safety Products	Jackie Glasspool Business Manager Furniture & Floorcoverings Jackie leads a team delivering floorcoverings and construction products testing and expertise to manufacturers, architects, construction companies and public organisations. She is a recognised environmental and quality systems auditor and part of the SATRA factory production control audit team. She joined SATRA in 1999. Jackie Glasspool Business Manager Furniture & Floorcoverings	Liz Mawby Business Manager Cleaning Technology Liz leads a team that tests and evaluates all types of cleaning products in relation to textiles and hard surfaces, including detergents for domestic and commercial laundry. She joined SATRA in 2010 bringing with her in-depth knowledge of textile testing. Liz Mawby Business Manager Cleaning Technology		Steve Rose General Manager SATRA Testing Technology Services (Dongguan) Limited Steve is General Manager of SATRA's China operations and is based in Dongguan. He has considerable experience and expertise in footwear and materials research and testing, production efficiency and quality systems. Steve joined SATRA in 1978. Steve Rose General Manager SATRA China