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
Andy Robinson
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