People - Page 2
Stay up to date with the latest people features from the global timber industryPlaying a straight bat Ian Robinson describes being an agent as hard graft, but he’s loved every minute of a life-long career in the business. Mike Jeffree reports.
Man with a message A drive throughout Mikael Westin’s three-decade career with Swedish trade bodies has been to get the sector to communicate common messages clearly. Mike Jeffree reports
Rhodes' journey Geoff Rhodes FWISc talks to Keren Fallwell about his unerring enthusiasm for timber and the timber industry
Commons touch Richard Lambert talks to Stephen Powney about a career that has taken him from the House of Commons to chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation
Right at home Hamish Macleod has devoted his career to the home-grown industry and he wouldn’t have it any other way
Pitching for perfection Sue Rowland thrives on work and loves the challenge of running a merchant business
Game for a challenge Kevin Hayes has packed a lot in his 30-year career in timber and today he’s more bullish about the business than ever. He spoke to Mike Jeffree
Keeping up the pace Keith Ainslie talks to Anne McDonald about running, flying and a career in timber
Joinery industry insight JELD-WEN technical director Ian Purkis has been involved with the British Woodworking Federation for 20 years. Now his dedication has been recognised with his election as BWF president. He spoke to Sarah Dade
A frank view of trading Frank Green has worked in the timber industry for more than 40 years. Keith Fryer spoke to him about his career as a plywood trader