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2440 The Quadrant
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Stephen established Budget Pack in 2003 in response to the lack of flexibility, innovation and customer-focus in the compliance scheme market.

He took inspiration from the mobile phone market, where there continues to be a diverse range of pick-and-mix options for the customer, and built Budget Pack’s compliance scheme (primarily in Packaging and WEEE) on a commitment to provide flexible, friendly and tailored support for all clients.

Budget Pack is now one of the UK’s fastest growing environmental compliance schemes in the UK and Stephen is responsible for implementing new business structures as well as overseeing the acquisition of new business. He has recently moved the business from Stonehouse in Gloucestershire to the heart of Bristol’s business community to improve transport links for staff and customers.

Having studied Environmental Engineering at University (Bsc Hons from University of Cardiff), Stephen has always been interested in improvements in environmental efficiency. Previous roles prior to managing Budget Pack include Commercial Manager at Wales Environment Trust, Managing Director for Recycling Market Services and Managing Director for Compliance Wales.

Stephen is passionate about bringing the latest business concepts from other markets and industries and applying them to the environmental sector for the benefit of clients. When not working to improve his clients’ environmental credentials, he enjoys cycling. Last year he cycled from Gloucestershire to Paris (over 450 miles) to raise money for the Royal British Legion. He also rides tandem bikes with visually impaired adults on weekend cycling trips from Bristol.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Since joining the company in January 2004, James has been responsible for the technical support Budget Pack offers its clients. His background is in aerospace engineering - he holds a first class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wales, Cardiff. Before moving to Budget Pack he was responsible for a $50 million project to design, manufacture and deliver a prototype oxygen breathing system for US Navy fighter jets at Honeywell Aerospace in Yeovil.

James manages the client-facing team at Budget Pack, ensuring that Budget Pack’s commitment to flexible and approachable one-to-one client support is upheld. His team delivers clear technical advice for registration with producer responsibility regulations and provides one of the best customer experiences in the industry. His clients include BSkyB, Fujifilm, Toshiba Carrier, Innocent, Volvo, Citroen and Pentax. Read what clients have to say about Budget Pack.

In his time at Budget Pack James has implemented key changes to the Budget Pack website to offer clients the opportunity to manage their accounts online and download key legislation guidance and template compliance documents for use in-house. In addition he has recently improved the news and information areas of the website to offer clients more up to date environmental compliance news and has introduced a quarterly e-newsletter for clients and prospective clients.

James is a keen windsurfer and competed at an international level as part of the British youth team. He founded the Student Windsurfing Association (SWA) in 2000, a not-for-profit organisation promoting windsurfing events throughout the UK for students. The SWA holds the largest windsurfing tuition event in the UK with over 600 attendees being taught for a weekend in Cornwall each year.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Gill Bray joined Budget Pack as Business Development Director in June 2010. She has thirty years experience in the pharmaceutical industry as national sales trainer, regional business development manager, with Sterling Winthrop (Sanofi Aventis), Pharmacia, and most recently with Pfizer. She worked in the marketing teams for two blockbuster medicines, whilst consistently leading her own teams to award-winning positions. Gill puts this success down to her motto of ‘doing the right thing for customers, so that the business will follow’, and a passion for developing people.

Gill Bray has run Business Hat Ltd, a sales and marketing company for the past three years and has worked to improve the efficiencies and sales performance of companies in the legal, IT and marketing industries for companies throughout the UK. Gill, who started working with Budget Pack in 2008, said “Budget Pack were instantly recognizable as a company who deserved success. Although I’ve been working alongside the Budget Pack team for eighteen months or so, they still amaze me with their genuine concern for getting things right for customers. I feel very privileged to be part of Budget Pack. I love going to work!”

Gill, like Brian Kemp, was born in Calcutta, India. She now lives in Somerset. In her spare time she sings with Sherborne Chamber Choir.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Brian Kemp joined Budget Pack as a Non-Executive Director in November 2008. He has considerable experience of recycling and compliance programmes and of providing support to fast growing businesses. As a consultant to the Waste Resources and Action Programme (WRAP) he chairs the Steering Group for the Recycling Commercialisation Centre at Imperial College. He was a Non-Executive Director of The Recycling Fund, managed for WRAP by Impax Asset Management, and acts as a mentor to recycling businesses.

Brian holds a variety of non-executive appointments in both the private and the public sectors. He is a Non-Executive Director of three privately owned businesses, a Board member of the South West Learning and Skills Regional Council, and a member of the Employers Advisory Group for CILT, the National Centre for Languages, and Chair of the Awarding Bodies Forum. He is a past Board member of the South West Regional Development Agency, where he was Chair of the South West International Business Forum, and the first Chair of the Regional Skills Partnership for the South West.

An engineer by training with a First Class Honours degree and an MBA from the USA as a Harkness Scholar, Brian has worked for several international manufacturing businesses including Caradon (now Novar), Simon Engineering, Alcan Aluminum and Tube Investments. He was awarded the OBE for services to international trade in the South West. Born in India, he has lived in Bristol and South Gloucestershire for thirty years. Married with four children and three grand children, his interests include tennis, music, gardening and walking.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
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Dan has worked for Budget Pack since 2006 and is now responsible for all incoming client enquiries. His friendly and knowledgeable manner helps promote Budget Pack’s commitment to first class customer service and retention.

Budget Pack’s client portfolio numbers over 360 companies from a diverse range of industries. Most clients purchase packaging or WEEE compliance support from Budget Pack but Dan is also able to offer preliminary advice on how to achieve ‘hassle-free’ compliance and the individual obligations within the regulations. He is backed by specific members of the team for full technical support and assistance with each regulation.

When not answering calls from clients, or seeking new business, Dan enjoys amateur photography as well as singing opera and performing on the stage in Gloucestershire.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228 Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Sarah joined Budget Pack in March 2010 as the Office Manager. Sarah has over 20 years experience in the commercial sector as a product manager and has been heavily involved in projects, managing customer service and administration teams. Sarah has a Green Belt in Six Sigma and has saved over £50k through streamlining work processes in previous roles.

Outside work Sarah enjoys spending time shopping, reading, swimming and spending time with her friends.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Alwyn joined Budget Pack in 2008 having spent 38 years working in the electrical domestic appliance industry. Alwyn’s experience lies in product design and development but before leaving Indesit at the end of 2007 he was responsible for the company’s product environmental policies including the compliance management against WEEE and RoHS regulations. Before joining Budget Pack he helped to create an industry led compliance scheme and represented Indesit on the board.

At Budget Pack Alwyn is responsible for the development of technical support systems and procedures as well as ensuring Budget Pack maintains its registration as a Government approved UK compliance scheme. He takes the lead on policy development and provides the Budget Pack team with technical expertise on new producer regulations to pass onto clients. Alwyn also acts as Budget Pack’s external representative with relevant government agencies including the Environment Agency and BERR.

When not working he enjoys archery and reading.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Jules has worked at Budget Pack since 2005 and is responsible for developing in-house software systems. He has extensive experience as a computer analyst and programmer across a range of companies including Durapipe (plastics manufacture) and Space Computer Systems (software provider).

In his spare time he keeps fit through dance classes, studies the philosophy of life and enjoys being a fun Dad.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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James joined Budget Pack in July 2009 as the Marketing Account Manager. Following his graduation with a BSc in Biological Sciences from Exeter University, James excelled at Marketing within an online scientific publication and came to share these skills at Budget Pack. His interest in the environment and recycling stems from the environmental focus of his degree.

James has a strong enthusiasm for life and enjoys cycling, running and playing the piano. In his spare time he is heavily involved with charities caring for special needs children.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Mark has worked for Budget Pack since 2005 having previously worked in quality assurance for Curtiss Wright Flow Control Ltd. Mark is the Technical Manager for Budget Pack’s technical support team, providing clients with specific guidance and support across all regulations. Mark’s main role is to help clients comply with the packaging and WEEE regulations but he is also responsible for supporting clients across other regulations.

Mark studied BSc Geography at University of Wales, Aberystwyth and since graduating has looked for a relevant role within the environment sector. He enjoys working as part of the Budget Pack team knowing he is making a difference to the way clients view and meet their environmental responsibilities.

Mark enjoys a range of outdoor sports including cycling, skiing and snowboarding.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Sophia joined the Client Account team at Budget Pack in July 2009. After completing a BSc in Chemistry and Law from the University of Bristol she obtained a Masters in International Law specialising in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development. Since then she has taught both law within the University of Bristol and Chemistry in secondary schools in the South West. She joined Budget Pack to realise her interests in law and the environment.

Sophia spends most of her spare time with her young family. She has many hobbies including Pilates, running and walking in the Welsh foothills.

2440 The Quadrant
Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4AQ
Tel: 0845 094 2228
Fax: 0845 094 2229
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Stuart is responsible for the management of Budget Pack’s accounts and finances. He has worked for the company since 2008 and has over 12 years experience in the finance sector having worked across several industries including automotive, leisure, national defence and construction.

Outside of work Stuart enjoys badminton and squash as well as spending time with his family.

Budget Pack is the appointed Compliance Scheme to the Photo Imaging Council.