Our People

Geoff Hill
Managing Director
Geoff Hill is the Founder and Managing Director of Astute, from its inception in February 1989. He is proud of the company he has created and views the retention of employees and their commitment over the years as one of its biggest successes.Outside of the office, Geoff is an avid sports fan. He’s a passionate Chelsea supporter, owns racehorses and even won the Greyhound Derby in 2017 with his Greyhound ‘Astute Missile’.
Directors

Mike Smith
Group Financial Director

Aran Coker
International Business Director

Freddie Roe
Director - Aerospace & Defence

Ian Fantham
Commercial Director

Mark Shanley
Sales & Marketing Director
Team

Nicola Smith
Freight & Export Compliance Manager

Jay Hugill
Internal Sales Manager

Neil Webkin
Internal Sales Manager

Matthew Greenslade
Business Systems Manager

Chris Church
Operations Manager

Catherine Read
HR Manager

Tony Hall
Global Quality Manager

John McCarthy
Global Business Manager

Andrew Quigley
3PL General Manager

Kevin Baker
Franchise Division Manager

Colm Hanlon
Senior Global Manager – Trading / Supply