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Oscar Emanuel

Oscar brings a deep knowledge of the international structural timber industry gained over the last twenty years of working internationally.

Charley Brentnall

Director

Charley Brentnall is an internationally recognised leader in timber construction and conservation.

Martin Self

Design Director

Martin Self is an engineer, geometer and educator who has specialised in innovative timber structures since 2005.

Elli Bate

Head of Finance

Chartered accountant with 10 years’ experience helping SMEs to grow their businesses. She has a love of timber and sustainable construction.

Danielle Raghuwan

HR Manager

Richard Turner

Chairman

Richard began his career as an economist working with the World Bank and IFAD, then became a partner at KPMG.

Adam Indge

Operations Director

Adam Indge brings over 20 years of experience, rising from a trade background to a leader in the construction industry. His passion and alignment with Xylotek's values make him a dynamic and invaluable asset to the team.

Ellen Oliver

Practice Supervisor

Since graduating from The University of Sussex with BA Hons in English, Ellen has qualified with Level 3 RHS Horticulture and developed her interest in sustainability.

Matt Tucker

Head of Production Design

Matt joined Xylotek in 2023 to deepen his knowledge of the timber industry and enable the design function to work with increasing efficiency.

Christof Lemka

Workshop Lead

Christof Lemka is experienced in the processes and logistics of workshop production.

Lucia Morais

Finance Manager

Lucia has over 15 years of financial experience within the construction industry. She joined Xylotek in July 2022 in order to grow the finance department and explore her skills in management further.

Jules Peyre

Senior Project Manager

Ollie Ley

Marketing & Client Relationship Manager

Ollie joined us from the tech industry and hopes to expand the industry's access to timber construction.

Phoebe Mitchell

Project Manager

Phoebe graduated in Quantity Surveying from Heriot-Watt University and has a wide range of experience working in cost and project management in consultancy and contractor settings.

Ollie Lewis

Sales Manager

Ollie joined Xylotek in Spring 2023 and brought along with him a diverse skill-set and extensive sales experience.

Jake Foster

Quantity Surveyor

Jake joined Xylotek in summer 2023 to pursue a new challenge and develop his knowledge of bespoke timber projects.

Rachel Wagner

Design Technician

Rachel Wagner is an architecture graduate and has been working in timber design since 2016. Originally from São Paulo, she has a background in Glulam fabrication...

Ayotunde Lawal

Assistant Project Manager

As a graduate of the University of Lagos and University of Salford, Ayotunde joined Xylotek in 2023 to pursue his passion for advanced timber construction.

Nate Crosby

Senior Designer

After graduating in Product Design Technology, Nate has spent several years building experience and developing his knowledge as a Technical Designer of high-end bespoke furniture.

Paul Wones

Carpenter

Paul Wones trained in Fine Furniture Design and Making at The Building Crafts College in London.

Steve Jenkinson

Workshop Manager

Steve studied Design at Brighton University, later working in antiques restoration, joinery, carpentry and prop fabrication.

Wilf Handy

Junior Install Manager

Wilf has ten years of practical experience in a range of projects including large-scale stage set productions for UK and European festivals, music videos, adverts and awards ceremonies, as well as traditional joinery.

Luke Brown

Finance Assistant

After graduating from University of Bristol with BSc Hons in Mathematics, Luke has gained experience in accounts payable and bookkeeping at Bristol-based companies.

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