Meet the Team section

This is the meet the team section

  • Susan Fairley

    Project Manager

    Background

    Susan is remarkably adept at delivering client projects on time and to budget whilst carefully meeting the needs of our clients. Working on a varied range of projects, she has an excellent understanding of client requirements and strives to achieve complete client satisfaction on every job.

    Favourite project so far...

    Culloden

    Favourite saying...

    "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr Seuss

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Mike Chaplin

    Technical Director

    Background

    Mike is our technical director. He is technical lead on all our major projects and leads our product development effort, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of museum display case manufacture.

    Favourite project so far...

    The wonderful ship model case for the Art Gallery of Ontario.

    Favourite saying...

    "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." Steve Jobs

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Bob Hunter

    Installations Manager

    Background

    Bob is our Site Installations Manager. He has nearly 10 years experience within the museum industry, and has managed most of our major museum and exhibition contracts, including the Clinton Presidential Library, Rawda Palace for the Saudi Royal Family and also Doha Museum of Islamic Art.

    Favourite project so far...

    Islamic Art, Doha. It has taken showcasing to the next level.

    Favourite saying...

    "Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes." Oscar Wilde

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Horst Voigt

    Chief Estimator

    Background

    Horst has over 20 years' experience in the furniture, shopfitting & museum industries. He plays a key role in interpreting and understanding client requirements from early stage tender drawings. Horst's in-depth knowledge of our systems and his attention to detail ensure that we continue to delivery accurate pricing, specifications and maintain accurate work records.

    Favourite project so far...

    Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

    Favourite saying...

    "If you want to learn something ask someone experienced, not a scholar."

    t: 01844 212 574

  • Grant Hawthorne

    Senior Project Manager

    Background

    Grant knows how to manage all stages of a showcase project - from site surveying to final client inspection. His wealth of experience allows him to co-ordinate trades and subcontractors, and his calm approach continually reassures our clients that their project is in good hands.

    Favourite project so far...

    The next one

    Favourite saying...

    "Dad.......are we nearly there yet!"

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Sebastien Faelens

    Business Development Manager (Europe)

    Background

    After obtaining a Master's degree in Management and Business Strategy, Sebastien joined the company as Marketing Assistant and he has now taken on the role of Business Development Manager (Europe).

    Favourite project so far...

    Islamic Art Museum, Doha

    Favourite saying...

    "If you are to be, you must begin by assuming responsibility. You alone are responsible for every moment of your life, for every one of your acts." Antoine de Saint-Exupery

    t: 01844 212 574

  • Jim Stewart

    Managing Director

    Background

    Jim is the driving force behind our daily operations and has overall responsibility for our performance on client projects. His years of experience in operations management have enabled Jim to develop internal project management systems that provide unrivalled standards of quality and service within the showcase industry. Jim often assumes Directorial responsibility for major client projects to ensure they exceed client expectations.

    Favourite project so far...

    Art Gallery of Ontario

    Favourite saying...

    "If a job's worth doing, appoint ClickNetherfield."

    t: 01506 835 200

  • David Nicholson

    Project Manager

    Background

    David has successfully managed projects both nationally and internationally. David prides himself on the thoroughness of his work. His mission is to ensure that our product arrives to you on time and to the high standards that we demand.

    Favourite project so far...

    Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha

    Favourite saying...

    "Whatever can go wrong will go wrong, and at the worst possible time, in the worst possible way."

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Clive McCready

    General Manager,
    TESS Demountable

    Background

    Clive is General Manager of TESS Demountable - a specialist division of ClickNetherfield, specialising in the design and manufacture of the highest quality demountable museum showcases. Widely respected within the industry, his experience, expertise and knowledge help ensure that TESS remains the world leader in demountable museum showcase systems.

    Favourite project so far...

    National Air & Space Museum, Dulles USA

    Favourite saying...

    "It's nice to be important, but it's much more important to be nice."

    t: 01844 212 574

  • John French

    Chairman

    Background

    John is our Chairman. A chartered Quantity Surveyor, John has spent over 30 years in the construction industry. Widely respected within the industry, John focuses on international business development. A constant globe-trotter, John ensures that ClickNetherfield is known and respected worldwide.

    Favourite project so far...

    Doha. If you stick at it you will get there in the end, and the results are stunning.

    Favourite saying...

    "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein

    t: 01844 212 574

  • Iain Redley

    Senior Design Engineer

    Background

    Iain is a senior design engineer, leading the work on our next generation of showcases. He works closely with Mike Chaplin to engineer bespoke products and showcases for particular contracts. Ian is our 3D CAD expert, virtually prototyping of new showcase designs, so that we remain one step ahead of the changing needs of our clients.

    Favourite project so far...

    Thomson ships collection - Art Gallery of Ontario

    Favourite saying...

    "The wise make proverbs, and fools repeat them." Isaac Disraeli

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Robert Swan

    Project Manager

    Background

    With a solid design background, awareness of client needs and the ability to work under pressure, Robert can take design briefs and concepts through to delivery. Robert has managed a host of projects and prides himself on maintaining a high standard of client satisfaction.

    Favourite project so far...

    The Caithness Broch Centre

    Favourite saying...

    "If your contribution has been vital there will always be somebody to pick up where you left off, and that will be your claim to immortality." Walter Gropius

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Stuart Bell

    Project Manager

    Background

    Stuart has worked all his life in engineering. His wealth of experience has given him a keen eye for detail, preparing technical and project documentation that meets customer specifications and recognised international standards. Stuart ensures that our products are delivered on time, to budget and to a standard that will meet our client's expectations.

    Favourite project so far...

    Ulster Museum

    Favourite saying...

    "One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time."

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Allan Mitchell

    Project Manager

    Background

    Before joining us in July 2008, Allan worked for several years in client-focussed commercial roles - managing events and exhibitions. During this time, Allan managed all aspects of event/exhibition organising including coordination with various trades, suppliers, clients and designers from initial concept through to completion.

    Favourite project so far...

    Creswell Crags Visitors Centre

    Favourite saying...

    "The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it." Harry Emerson Fosdick

    t: 01506 835 200

  • Alan Purvis

    Manufacturing Manager

    Background

    Alan has over 20 years manufacturing experience and manages our UK manufacturing operations. He spent the first 16 years of his career in the electronics, before moving to production engineering in the printed media sector. Our UK facilities include two factories with around 65 employees, ranging from semi-skilled staff to highly skilled showcase technicians.

    Favourite project so far...

    AGO Thomson

    Favourite saying...

    "If it doesn't look right, it's not right."

    t: 01506 835 200