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
Managing Director
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 September 2020
Manchester born and bred, loves the great outdoors, swimming, cycling and hiking.
Clive Porter
Group Operations Director
Joined May 2021
Loves being outdoors with my partner and 2 boys, walking, running, cycling, food, F1 and Manchester United. Not necessarily in that order!
Michael Higginbottom
Sales Director
Started as a consultant in February 2020
Colin can be found on the roads cycling or out for a hike on the fells. He also has a musical side and enjoys playing his violin
Colin White
Chief Financial Officer
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
UK Human Resources 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 Controller
Joined April 2011
“Manchester is Blue” Proud to be a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder at Manchester City.
Natalie Sharman
Accountant
Joined March 2011
Duncan once died following surgery and then returned to live life to the full.
Duncan Bradley
Purchasing Manager / Fleet Manager
Joined December 2012
Chris loves playing and watching Rugby.
Chris Jones
Operations Manager
Joined September 2017
Ross trains in kickboxing. He recently graded and passed as a black belt.
Ross Ewing
Project Manager
Joined January 2019
Spent 6 years as a medic in the Royal Navy.
Ryan Burrows
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
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
UK Engineering Manager
Joined May 2015
Simon is a keen motorcyclist and is often out in the beautiful countryside.
Simon Tustain
Southern Engineering Manager
Joined October 2012
Mark rides a Harley Davidson.
Mark Ellerington
Northern 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
Managing Director
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 December 2018
Fiesty Ferret Wrangler.
James Fletcher
Technical Director
Joined November 2020
When Paul isn’t being used as a taxi service taking his 12yr old son to and from basketball, he enjoys twitching and the outdoors, F1 and Rugby Union
Paul Howard
Head of Installation Services - ESN
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
Joined October 2015
Pug loving vegan.
Lily Risby
Service Delivery Manager - ESN