Started Handsfree Company in 2004
Matt has many passions including skiing, water-skiing, spending time out on the water in his boat and runs a band called The Uptown Monotones.
Matthew Johnson
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Joined September 2020
Pete enjoys watching Darts and playing Darts on the Manchester Board (Log End). His favourite darts player is Nathan ‘The Asp’ Aspinall.
Peter Hembrough
Warehouse Manager
Joined June 2021
Jess has Tripophobia (the fear of not having a trip booked). She loves to travel and is a big supporter of Manchester United.
Jess Elliott
Service Delivery Manager
Joined October 2023
Gemma enjoys traveling and discovering new places, supporting the greatest team in Manchester (Man Utd) and spoiling her two cats.
Gemma Illingworth
Northern Regional Engineering Manager
Joined August 2022
Matt enjoys the Rugby Union and riding motorbikes both on and offroad. He loves to spend time with his family and traveling to experience new things. Always smile and remain positive.
Matthew Hilton
Group UK Purchasing Manager
Started Handsfree Company in 2004
Born and bred in St Louis, America. Scott enjoys travelling the country and experiencing the different cultures. A music lover and big Liverpool FC fan.
Scott Cassell
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Joined May 2021
Loves being outdoors walking, running, cycling, food, F1 and Manchester United. Not necessarily in that order!
Michael Higginbottom
Sales Director
Joined September 2020
Claire is a mum of two boys, has run several marathons raising money for national charities. She loves to travel and socialise.
Claire Andrew
People and Talent Director
Joined February 2013
Life is short, work hard and travel the world.
Craig Thomas
Sales Manager
Joined January 2020
Tony loves to indulge in his passion for music, in particular, all things MOD and blues both old and new!
Tony Casson
Group Creative & Marketing Manager
Joined July 2020
Jude is the happiest on top of a mountain whether it be for hiking or snowboarding. She has a passion for travel and the great outdoors and lives by the motto work hard, play hard!
Jude Wilson
Financial Director
Joined April 2011
“Manchester is Blue” Proud to be a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder at Manchester City.
Natalie Fatorechi
Accountant
Joined March 2011
Duncan once died following surgery and then returned to live life to the full.
Duncan Bradley
Salesforce Administrator / Fleet Manager
Joined December 2012
Chris loves playing and watching Rugby.
Chris Jones
Head of Operations
Started as a sub-contractor in 2004 before joining the team in August 2010
Nick loves to get out on his mountain bike, whilst recording on Strava Nick often gets the quickest time on the sector.
Nick Rudd
Head Engineer
Joined May 2015
Simon is a keen motorcyclist and is often out in the beautiful countryside.
Simon Tustain
Senior Regional Engineering Manager
Joined October 2012
Mark rides a Harley Davidson.
Mark Ellerington
UK Engineering Manager
Meet the ESN Team
Started Handsfree Company in 2004
Matt has many passions including skiing, water-skiing, spending time out on the water in his boat and runs a band called The Uptown Monotones.
Matthew Johnson
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Joined December 2018
Fiesty Ferret Wrangler.
James Fletcher
Technical Director
Joined in February 2020
As an ex-Army officer, Garry enjoys an adventure but these days prefers to restrict his excitement to mountain biking and sailing.
Garry Black
ESN Project Manager
Joined December 2019
If not in his Glass Palace growing grapes and tomatoes, Ralph enjoys outdoor water-sports and travel.
Ralph Brownie
ESN Test Evaluation and Acceptance Manager