Ellie has over 10 years of experience in the high-end furniture and lighting industry, with a strong background in operations, sales support and commercial administration. She has worked closely with international brands and UK retailers, supporting projects from initial enquiry through to successful delivery, building strong client and industry relationships. Ellie now works in the Client Support team at Collaborate assisting the Sales team and liaising with clients and designers.

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Eve has 2 years experience in the furniture industry as a Showroom Manager at a well known furniture supplier in Shoreditch.

She has a good knowledge of how the supplier side of the industry works and is now keen to learn the industry from a dealer point of view.

Eve has an Interior Architecture Masters so will bring a unique design eye to her new role.

Position: Client Support, supporting the Sales team.

Loves: Countryside walks, my dog, art/exhibitions.

Values: Kindness, Loyalty, Unbiasedness.

Goals: Pass my driving test and and travel round South America.

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Jamie has a degree in Psychology and Computing. He started his career in high-end residential developments before switching to commercial properties.

Position: Project Manager focusing on the installation stage.

Loves: spending time with friends, football, watching movies.

Values: politeness, respect, not judging people at first sight.

Goals: look after his family and enjoy time with loved ones.

Jess graduated from Newcastle University in 2023 with a Combined Honours degree in Geography and Media & Communications.

Position: Project Support assisting the Sales Team.

Loves: Family, friends, pets, partying.

Values: Honesty, respect, understanding, kindness.

Goals: Travel the world.

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Jurgita started her career in the financial sector and then worked for a European office furniture manufacturer. She joined Collaborate after moving to the UK from Lithuania. Position: Jurgita started at Collaborate in Client Support then progressed to Project Lead and now works as an Account Manager working closely with clients and Specifiers. Loves: being outdoors, hiking and walking her dog. Values: sharing traditions with loved ones to create cherished memories. Goals: run a marathon.

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Kate has worked in the interiors and furniture industry for more than 20 years. She is the owner/director of KFDT, a partner of Collaborate.

Position: Consultant on furniture projects.

Loves: doing triathlons and drinking wine.

Values: see Loves!

Goals: complete the Engadin Skimarathon, visit Japan during cherry blossom season, beat her marathon best time and see the Northern Lights.

Mena has a BA in Accounting and Business Management. She hopes to become a qualified accountant soon.

Position: Assistant Accountant responsible for all finance tasks.

Loves: problem solving, cooking, DIY, trying new things and exploring new places.

Values: respect for others, close relationships, high performance and leaving your comfort zone.

Goals: travel to places that are off the beaten track.

Rhys has a BSc in Business Management and Economics and has worked in the furniture industry since 2004.

Position: Account Manager looking after key accounts and new business.

Loves: his 3 children, visiting his family in Wales, rugby, playing guitar, good food and great wine.

Values: strong relationships, keeping active and spending time with loved ones.

Goals: run a marathon.

Sadie has been working in the furniture industry for over 7 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She joined collaborate after working in both dealer and manufacturing roles.

Position: Account Manager.

Loves: spending time with her family, cheese, the countryside, a beer & BBQ on the beach and going to festivals or gigs.

Values: honesty, respect, strong business & personal relationships.

Goals: Travel to more countries & run more.

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Sophie is a trained chef in fine dining and, after working in admin, discovered the world of furniture, first residential and then commercial.

Position: Client Support assisting the Sales Team.

Loves: food, watching cooking programs and football (Spurs fan).

Values: Fighting for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

Goals: Travelling around Latin America with her wife.

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Tony has a degree in Business Studies and entered the furniture industry in 2005. He joined Collaborate in 2012.

Position: Operations Director ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Loves: his wife Helen and daughter Florence, live music, cycling, watching sport, eating and cooking great food.

Values: honesty and being yourself.

Goals: travel more in Asia.

Vinn has been working in Operations and Logistics for the last 15 years and now moves into the furniture industry joining Collaborate to work in Project Management.

Position: Project Manager.

Loves: Music and going to gigs, spending time with friends, cooking, going for a cycle (or pub crawl) around London on a nice sunny day.

Values: my friends, respect, empathy, not beating around the bush.

Goals: travel to Vietnam/SE Asia, learn to sew to patch/hem jeans.

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