Please note the BPI Warehouse will be closed from 24th December and will reopen on 2nd January.

The Board

David Boulton

Managing Director

Day to day, my role is to set direction, empower the team, and create an environment where people can take ownership and deliver their best work. Outside work: I enjoy mountain biking and travelling the world with my family.

Henry Spencer

Operations Director

I lead business operations, working with the board to deliver strategy & performance. My remit covers operations, compliance, systems & people, with a focus on consistency & improvement. Outside work: I enjoy fitness, travel & Man United. Fun fact: I can walk on my hands & I’m a HYROX World Finalist.

James Mellars

Commercial Director

With experience spanning 10 years. My role spans key account management, new business, sales team leadership & national contracts, working closely with clients to support fleet asset disposal strategies across multiple sectors. Outside work: I enjoy dog walking, five-a-side football, badminton and time with my grandchildren.

Helen Carling

Marketing Director

I lead the Marketing team to help our buyers & sellers understand, what we do, how we do it, & how it benefits them. Outside work: I love spending time with my family & I'm attempting to get fit before an upcoming big birthday. Fun fact: Peter Andre once gave me a kiss on the cheek at Asda - he smells awesome.

Matthew Davies

Financial Controller

I lead the finance team, focusing on accurate, timely reporting, strengthening processes, supporting strategic decisions, & driving continuous improvement. Outside work: I enjoy golf & walks with my fiancée & our cocker spaniel Rory. Fun fact: I once booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok to travel solo & find myself.

Sales

James Mellars

Commercial Director

With experience spanning 10 years. My role spans key account management, new business, sales team leadership & national contracts, working closely with clients to support fleet asset disposal strategies across multiple sectors. Outside work: I enjoy dog walking, five-a-side football, badminton and time with my grandchildren.

Jamie Senior

Associate Director

I support clients from their initial enquiry, providing clear information and guiding them to the right solution. With a practical, service-focused approach, I facilitate a smooth client journey. Outside work I enjoy food & collecting wine. Fun fact: I’ve cooked for Rick Stein, David Cameron & David Mitchell.

Robin Latham

Business Development Manager

My role is to win, build, & develop strong & sustainable business relationships that deliver maximum value for both my clients & BPI. This is achieved through partnership & referral-based business, standalone asset sales, & repeat or regular asset sales. I work predominantly within the woodworking & construction industries.

Nathan Burnham

Associate Director

I manage all Finance Companies BPI work with alongside managing key client accounts. Outside work: I love a good holiday, my favourite thing to do is travel the world.

Kevin Gardner

Commercial Manager

My focus is client relationship management, building strong relationships with key clients, suppliers & industry influencers within the target sectors.Outside work: I like to watch & ride motorbikes, especially the Isle of Man TT Fun fact: I have appeared on the world darts championship... however not on the ockey

David Ward

Business Development Manager

I focus on generating new instructions, building client relationships, & driving auction growth for our customers. Outside work: I do a lot of Mountain Biking & walking with my partner all over the country. Fun fact: Whilst I was in the Royal Navy throughout the 90s, I visited over 40 countries worldwide.

Russell Dutton

Auction Manager

I facilitate the Auctions, ensuring they are error free, removing cancelled bids, liaising with vendors regarding reserves. I create the auction titles & make sure they are targeted correctly. Outside work: I'm a big football fan & support Sheffield Wednesday Fun fact: I can move my ears without touching them!

Sarah Liddle

Sales Administrator

I provide full administrative support to the sales function. Outside work:I enjoy spending weekends hiking in the Lake District with my husband, 2 children & sheepdog Bam! Especially when I get to camp on the fell summits. Fun fact: I worked for 6 months in the Outback of Australia as a chef serving truckies!

Operations

Henry Spencer

Operations Director

I lead business operations, working with the board to deliver strategy & performance. My remit covers operations, compliance, systems & people, with a focus on consistency & improvement. Outside work: I enjoy fitness, travel & Man United. Fun fact: I can walk on my hands & I’m a HYROX World Finalist.

David Hennessey

Operations Manager

I oversee the daily business operations, manage the team and budgets, improves processes, tracks performance, and ensures efficient, compliant execution of company goals. Outside work: I enjoy spending time at the gym, cycling and five-a-side football.

Ryan Clark

Warehouse Manager

I oversee the daily warehouse operations including inventory control, shipping and receiving, team management, and safety compliance, plus other operational duties. Outside work: I enjoy rugby.

Laura Lingard

Shipping & Health & Safety Manager

I coordinate shipping logistics for customers requiring delivery of assets from on-site auctions. I also manage all aspects of Health & Safety for the business. Outside work: Most of my time is spent taking my daughter to football & darts 6 days a week, so little free time, although I always manage to sneak in a pub visit!

Michael Kemp

Project Manager

On & off site lotting items for auction; supervising collections from various locations, plus other operational duties. Outside work: I'm married with 2 young children. I enjoy football (Super Leeds!), live music & walking in the Lakes & Dales. Fun fact: I have a degree in Archaeology & have appeared on Time Team

Rob Weston

Project Manager

My day to day role is preparing and cataloguing items for sales. Outside of work: I've started clay shooting, other than that whatever the boss says!

Carl Fulton

Project Manager

My role is to catalogue and oversee a project from start to finish often dealing with the vendor directly right through to the customer on collections. I aim to make the process as seamless and stress free as possible. Outside work: I like visiting new places, especially by the sea. I enjoy walking & watching Ice Hockey.

Marketing

Helen Carling

Marketing Director

I lead the Marketing team to help our buyers & sellers understand, what we do, how we do it, & how it benefits them. Outside work: I love spending time with my family & I'm attempting to get fit before an upcoming big birthday. Fun fact: Peter Andre once gave me a kiss on the cheek at Asda - he smells awesome.

Joanne Peterson

Senior Digital Marketing Manager

I oversee the digital marketing strategy, driving brand visibility, lead generation and performance across multiple online channels. Outside work: I love baking, cooking and spending time with friends and family. Fun fact: I once had my eyebrows tattooed on 'This Morning'

Elizabeth Owen

PR & Marketing Manager

I work specifically on the seller marketing of the business. I develop, manage & deliver marketing campaigns across multiple channels to support existing sellers and to acquire new. Outside work: I love to exercise and spend time with my daughter Fun fact: I’m a trained journalist at heart.

Katherine Lawson

Marketing Executive

I create marketing that connects buyers & sellers through digital, social, email & content campaigns. Outside work: I love reading, watching films & going to concerts. Big fan of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles & Noah Kahan. Fun fact: I’m really quick at Sudoku – my team call me KatGPT.

Jane Straw

CRM Executive

On a daily basis I engage with customers assisting them to buy or sell. Following up post sale calls and being a friendly point of contact by phone. Outside work: I love to walk my 2 year old Cockapoo and look after my 7 grandchildren. Fun fact: I was once a Diddyman for Ken Dodd's full summer show when I was 12.

Customer Service

Rebecca Linford

Office & Credit Control Manager

I look after bits of everything to ensure smooth running of the office & invoicing sales and chasing for payments. Outside work: I love the outdoors, walking my Lab Agnes. Fun fact: My family all call me Margo, don’t ask, long story!

Claire Allen

Customer Service Executive

I’m the first point of contact for auction calls & email enquiries, handling complaints & supporting Credit Control when needed. Outside of work: I love travelling, exploring world cultures & scenic walks. Fun fact: on 8 May 2023, I climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge in the morning—then got married that afternoon!

Molly Osbourne

Sales Administrator

I'm responsible for uploading sales to the website & supporting customer service, helping to ensure a smooth & positive experience for customers. Outside work: I dance & coach for my local dance troupe & I enjoy training at the gym. Fun fact: I am an identical twin & yes we’ve absolutely switched places

Accounts

Matthew Davies

Financial Controller

I lead the finance team, focusing on accurate, timely reporting, strengthening processes, supporting strategic decisions, & driving continuous improvement. Outside work: I enjoy golf & walks with my fiancée & our cocker spaniel Rory. Fun fact: I once booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok to travel solo & find myself.

Sharon Bloodworth

Assistant Accountant

Work as part of the finance team processing payments & managing the transactional side of the department. Other adhoc roles including looking after the fleet of vehicles. Outside work: I love to travel & practice tai chi. Fun fact: My dog has a paw print in his fur.

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