John Macdonald

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

The people and the customers

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Don’t put your head in there

What’s your favourite drink? 

The local beer

Where were you born? 

8 Chichester Avenue, Ruislip – but now I live in Yorkshire

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

New Zealand for a long time

Likes 

Things that make me laugh

Dislikes 

Spider Crabs

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

A competent and trustworthy politician

Described by a colleague:

John is easy to talk to with great ideas and enthusiasm

 

Steph Heath

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

Meeting lots of interesting people in varied environments and getting the chance to be part of their learning journeys

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Sell the benefits not the features

Where were you born? 

Nantwich, Cheshire

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

Monaco F1 Grand Prix

Likes 

Music

Dislikes 

Quiet

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Uncle Buck

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Described by a colleague:

Steph radiates positivity

Grace Coleman

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

They make you feel welcome and part of the family from your first day. If you work hard you can also play hard, we always have fun.

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

It’s nice to be important but more important to be nice.

What’s your favourite drink? 

Rosѐ or Tea

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

The Maldives

Likes 

Chatting, Christmas Films, Baking, Food & Holidays

Dislikes 

People with no manners

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Matilda

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

The Grinch

Described by a colleague:

Grace will always go out of her way to help and assist others

Molly Brownlie

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

The food and the humour

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

You only regret things you didn’t do

What’s your favourite drink? 

Coke (in a can), Mojito

Where were you born? 

Wolverhampton

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

South Africa

Likes 

Dogs, travelling, Sunday roasts

Dislikes 

Rats, the Liverpool accent

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Described by a colleague:

Molly is easy to get on with, fashionable, smart and interesting

Jonathan Tolman

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Working with lots of different companies and helping them be more successful

What’s your favourite drink? 

Tea

Where were you born? 

Plymouth

Who’s your favourite artist? 

Braque

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Casablanca

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

Captain Picard

Described by a colleague:

Jon is passionate about what he does

 

Dennis Taylor

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

The great people I work with in our company first and client companies second

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, you never know who you will meet on the way down

What’s your favourite drink? 

Red stuff

Where were you born? 

Scunthorpe

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

New Zealand

Likes 

Food – usually anything on a plate

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Avatar in 3D

Described by a colleague:

Dennis’ positivity is infectious, he lights up the room

Catarina Smith

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

All the food

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Treat people as you’d like to be treated

Where were you born? 

Hospital

Who’s your favourite artist? 

The one formally known as Prince

Likes 

Hot Tea

Dislikes 

Iced Tea

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

True Romance

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

Forrest Bondurant (Lawless)

Described by a colleague:

Nina is professional, fun and fantastic to work with

Alan Richardson

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

The family atmosphere

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Don’t ever get to my age (94) wishing you had done something (From my dad)

Where were you born? 

York

Who’s your favourite artist? 

Elvis

Likes 

Animals, Gardening, Travelling

Dislikes 

People who are not genuine

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Shane

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

Tom & Jerry

Described by a colleague:

Alan is a very kind, generous and knowledgeable person

Stephen Lown

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

Working with exciting people, being able to pass on my knowledge and experience

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

You will always be forgiven for asking, but never forgiven for not.

What’s your favourite drink? 

Beer

Who’s your favourite artist? 

Placebo

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

Myanmar

Likes 

Pies

Dislikes 

Hypocrites

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Guardians of the Galaxy

Described by a colleague:

Stephen is a trainer who has lots of experience working in manufacturing

 

Wayne Henshaw

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

Having a talented group of people I can call on for support

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Think about money – never worry about it

What’s your favourite drink? 

Wine, preferably Malbec – a large one please!

Who’s your favourite artist? 

David Bowie

Likes 

Football – Leicester City!

Dislikes 

Tottenham Hotspur

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Any Laurel & Hardy Film

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

Harvey – The White Rabbit

Described by a colleague:

Wayne has lots of enthusiasm and is very positive.

Hannah Hamilton

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

The wonderful people who are like family. We support each other, offer advice ad also have lots of fun 

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

All the advice in the world won’t help you unless you help yourself. 

Give yourself a break, don’t break yourself up. 

Sleep well.

What’s your favourite drink? 

Gin & Yorkshire Tea (Not together)

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

New York or Bora Bora

Likes 

Disney, travelling, cheerleading, stationary, cheese, giraffes, cake, Christmas

Dislikes 

Frogs, birds, bad manners, Kylie Minogue

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

It’s a Wonderful Life

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

Russell from Up! & Chandler Bing

Described by a colleague:

Hannah is good at many things and has a great sense of humour

 

Grace Flintoff

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

Being part of the family atmosphere, everyone is so supportive and we have the best team building days ever!

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

You only get one life, live it well.

What’s your favourite drink? 

Pink gin and lemonade

Where were you born? 

Ingleby Barwick, Teesside

Who’s your favourite artist? 

Tom Walker

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

Hawaii or Dominican Republic

Likes 

Food, gym, spending time with family & friends

Dislikes 

Rude people

Described by a colleague:

Grace always offers help and is easy to chat to and have a laugh with

Emma Bruce

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

It’s a fun, professional company

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Let some things drop out when you are trying to take on too much

What’s your favourite drink? 

G&T

Where were you born? 

Catterick

Who’s your favourite artist? 

21 Pilots

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

Fuerteventura

Likes 

Running, sunshine, the beach, the sea (but not going in it)

Dislikes 

Cold weather

Described by a colleague:

Emma is supportive, calming, enthusiastic and a great runner. She is always willing to help whenever she can

Paul Bell

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

The element of fun

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Go for it!

What’s your favourite drink? 

Diet Coke

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

Australia

Likes 

Football, cars, socialising

Dislikes 

Filling out questionnaires

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Pulp Fiction

Who’s your favourite fictional character? 

James Bond

Described by a colleague:

Paul cares deeply about all of his employees, making sure they’re all happy and enjoying their work

Clare Bell

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

We make peoples’ lives better

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Always ask ‘why?’

What’s your favourite drink? 

9-5 Tea, After 5 Sloe Gin

Where were you born? 

Ashington, Northumberland

Who’s your favourite artist? 

Alive – Brian May, Dead – George Michael (Sorry……teenager of the 80’s)

Likes 

Chinese Food

Dislikes 

Garlic

What’s our favourite film of all time?

Some Like It Hot

Described by a colleague:

Clare gives 100% support, supports all employees, and brings unique skills to the business

 

Rhianne Bannon

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

We are part of an amazing team and together we make the company a success

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given? 

Tell someone when they look nice, you might just make a difference

What’s your favourite drink? 

Tea

Who’s your favourite artist? 

Agnes Obel

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? 

Canada

Likes 

Winter, Autumn, Snow

Dislikes 

Onions, hot weather, lazy people

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

The Matrix

Described by a colleague:

Rhianne anchors the whole business

Jon Bake

 

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx? 

Relaxed environment with a professional attitude and a great team ethos

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Never say never

What’s your favourite drink? 

Japanese Malt Whisky – Nikka Coffey

Where were you born? 

Sowerby Bridge

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Thailand

Likes 

Being involved in rugby

Dislikes 

The M62

What’s our favourite film of all time? 

Love Actually & Philadelphia

Described by a colleague:

Jon is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a first class communicator

Liz Atkin

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The work/life balance

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Be Yourself

What’s your favourite drink?

Champagne

Where were you born?

Middlesbrough

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

The Maldives

Likes

Dogs

Dislikes

Rude People

Described by a colleague:

Liz is enthusiastic and a great listener – an unusual combination – she takes care to really understand customers. It’s like she completely ingested ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’.