Meet the experts
Our team is the extra that makes the difference between ordinary and extraordinary
The Thomas Dudley team is made up of all the key components needed for true expertise. Diversity. Passion. Experience. With these things, there's no customer problem we can't solve. Meet the experts behind everything we do.
Working together is success
Chris Slezakowski
Business Unit Director
Work Stuff
I am Business Unit Director. I oversee the strategic plans and ensure operations run smoothly.
Fun Stuff
I enjoy foreign holidays, playing the piano and growing bonsai trees. I also enjoy watching international rugby union and support England.
Mel Socratous
Export and Strategic Sales Manager
Work Stuff
I’m responsible for identifying and developing new products and channels for our multiple brands.
Fun Stuff
Travelling is my passion and I have a love of all music.
Rachel Derrett
Export Operations & Customer Support – Team Leader
Work Stuff
I look after our overseas customers from all over the world and am responsible for managing and overseeing export operations and customer focused support within Thomas Dudley.
Fun Stuff
In my spare time I competitively event and show jump my horse Roxy.
Hayley Botfield
Export Sales Co-ordinator
Work Stuff
‘I am responsible for the smooth running of all export procedures and co-ordinating between our internal operations teams, freight forwarders and external customers.
Fun Stuff
In my spare time I like reading and gardening and taking long (ish) walks with my dachshund pup!
Paul Hoad
Caribbean Sales Manager
Work Stuff
I am responsible for identifying new customers and possibilities while making sure existing customers are satisfied with our service and products.
Fun Stuff
Love travel and history and combining the two. Foodie and wannabe chef.
Mark Shinner
Head of Product Management
Work Stuff
I'm responsible for setting product vision and strategic direction, generating the product roadmap, identifying and developing new product lines and managing the lifecycle of the existing portfolio.
Fun Stuff
Outside of work I love to get my hands dirty. I am currently renovating a boat and building a camper van.
Mark Morris
Strategic Channel Manager
Work Stuff
I am responsible for the marketing activity for Cronex
Fun Stuff
I love riding motorbikes, especially Harley Davidson's! and I'm a fourth generation Aston Villa supporter.
Lisa Adams
Marketing Designer
Work Stuff
I look after the typography, composition, colour and visual identity that promote the Cronex business. I assist the team in bringing to life projects from concept & innovation to delivery.
Fun Stuff
I love movies in particular 80's classics, Friends and have an eclectic taste in music.
Emma Hodgson
Marketing Executive
Work Stuff
I work with the Marketing Designer, Product and Sales Teams to manage the day to day marketing activity for Cronex and implement the communications strategy and digital content
Fun Stuff
I am Cadbury's number 1 fan and I enjoy live music.
