Meet the Team
Bruce Podmore
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Bruce is our Chairman and a true leader of the business. His constant wanting to do more, and be more, flows throughout Windles. Having seen the company grow over the last 35 years, Bruce has ensured that product and print innovation remains at the heart of what we do, yet being under-pinned with an environmental awareness and consideration.
The home in which Windles resides has multiple ‘green’ credentials, which not only supports our company directly, but also out to all our clients. Bruce is Windles…Windles is Bruce. We always welcome visitors to come and see the genuine enthusiasm for production at our home in Thame.
Andrea Norcott
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Andrea is our MD and a passionate leader, always seeking to empower people to achieve their personal best. She has implemented a strategy to our Sales programme which has enabled us to constantly measure ourselves and improve year on year. Good customer service is imperative to maintaining existing business and winning new accounts and through people management, Andrea is always in the pursuit of excellence.
In my personal life I am happily married with two gorgeous boys Alfie and Billy. My dedication and drive at work is partly as a result of wishing to provide the best quality of life for my family that I can.
Mark Armston
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Although Mark is new to the print industry, he has had over 13 years’ experience of working in the Paper Merchanting Industry. Mark brings to Windles experience of Business Systems and Processes and is looking forward to continue the development of Management Information System and the growth of the Business Intelligence within Windles.
Outside of work, Mark is a Season Ticket Holder at Leicester Tigers and enjoys going to Rock Festivals & Concerts; both in the UK and Europe.
Merryn Saint
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Merryn joined Windles in July 2018 and is now our Finance Manager. Merryn is also currently studying towards her CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification. With bags of previous experience working in finance for a manufacturing company, you are in safe hands with Merryn. Oh, and just to mention, Merryn studied Physics at university. Smart cookie!!
Outside of working hours, Merryn’s Interests include attending live music events, cooking, travel, fitness and cross country running, as well as long dog walks.
Michelle Mills
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Michelle loves being part of the Windles’ team. It is really important to her that the company’s ethos is one of professionalism, always being ahead innovatively and with lots of warmth and care. If she’s not working on a marketing project, she’ll be working with new customers ensuring their products are manufactured according to their expectations.
Outside of work Michelle enjoys parenting, travel - both at home and abroad, and cooking.
Ian Kear-Bertie
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Ian (or KB as he is known in the company) is the creative focal point of Windles. He loves to get hold of a good design brief and develop ideas that are both functional and visually captivating. Ian looks after the design and marketing collateral as well supporting Windles' clients with creative support.
In his spare time he loves cycling. You’ll find him each year riding over the Pyrenees, Alps and Dolomites mountains. His happy place.
He also loves a good sandwich and fresh coffee.
Paula Smith
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Paula is the Executive Assistant to the Company Chairman and Owner, Bruce Podmore, and the Managing Director, Andrea Norcott. In addition to providing support to the Board of Directors, Paula also oversees the HR requirements of our near 100 employees, so she is kept busy!
Away from work, Paula enjoys holidays to France and the Mediterranean and always with a glass of chilled Bollinger or Billecart Salmon Rose in her hand.
After 27 years of working F1 and visiting Grand Prix races as far away as Australia, she still follows every F1 race in addition to having one eye on Football.
Antony Woodward
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Antony joined Windles in June 2017, having previously worked in customer services for 11 years. He is an Arsenal fan and likes socialising with friends, as well as travelling and seeing new places.
Simon Burt
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Simon is a big Fulham fan and loves watching football in his spare time. His latest hobby is climbing mountains - with Mount Snowdon already ticked off his list of ‘big climbs’. He also loves spending time with friends and family. Simon is a great communicator with a wealth of experience in the retail sector which has provided many transferrable skills to assist the Internal Sales Team and to the Print Industry.
Ben Brierley
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Ben joined Windles in late 2017 after 9 years working in advertising, and he’s not looked back since. He has a real enthusiasm for his role at Windles and is motivated to give the best service possible.
In Ben’s spare time he enjoys a balance of keeping fit, socialising with friends and family, and holidays abroad.
Casey Wallington
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If there is one word that sums up Casey…organised!! With 7 years experience of arranging hospitality and events in the wedding industry, Casey has relished bringing these skills to Windles and to broaden her print and production knowledge. Her enthusiastic attitude has fitted right in to our ethos. Away from work, Casey loves to keep fit by heading to the gym, and then relaxing with friends once the treadmill has been worn out.
John Ruffalls
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John's life has been dedicated to the printing industry where many moons ago he supplied ink to Windles! He has been a key part of the customer service team and his commitment never falters.
Outside of work John is a rugby enthusiast, he’s rather partial to a good pint and enjoys his regular boy’s weekends away.
Becky Noble
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Becky has worked in print for over thirty years. She is absolutely committed to her customers and a great asset to the team.
When Becky is not working she is always up at the crack of dawn taking care of her horses and collection of dogs.
Rick Andrews
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Rick joined the Windles team in 2025 and is responsible for new business development within the sales team.
He brings with him many years of sales experience in various fields, including a long stint in the labelling industry. Rick enjoys the challenge of finding new contacts and ensuring that they know the full extent of the Windles offering.
Away from work, Rick is married with 3 daughters and also has a working cocker spaniel to keep them busy.
He is a keen ice hockey player, playing competitively for the Swindon Steelhawks, and at weekends you’ll find him in various ice rinks around the country with his teammates.
Nicky Marshall
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Nicky joins the Windles Group as Key Account Manager. With over 25 years of experience in litho printing, covering the areas of packaging, greeting cards, commercial, POS and corrugated.
Nicky is married to Dean, and have a teenage daughter together…oh and a dog. Time out side of work is shared between nights out with friends and family, holidays away and the odd glass of a tasty, crisp chilled Sauvignon.
Nicky brings some great ideas and knowledge to the Windles team, and can’t wait to explore all the new things that we can offer.
Sarah Clements
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Sarah was a print newbie but has joined the Windles, bringing over 25 years sales experience, ranging from Kitchen manufacturing, field marketing and even some 1990’s timeshare sales. She is loves to share her skills at Windles and implement systems and organisation within her team. Sarah is driven by results, excellent service, and strong teamwork. Thankfully Windles offers all of the above! Sarah can be found trying to keep the office tidy and ensuring an organised stationery and sample room.
Sarah lives locally to Windles and enjoys walking to work when the weather allows. She is a keen gym enthusiast, loves holidays with her husband and teenage son - the only downside is leaving the family dog with doggy care whilst they jet off each summer (and sometimes Winter!)