Our team
We are a people company
Andy Mair
Managing Director
Andy has been involved with Challenger Solutions since day one — initially sales but subsequently in operations. A pro-active, can do individual, who uses analytical skills and metrics to measure progress, improve performance and drive the businesses forward.
Mike Norman
Operations Director
Mike holds a BSc honours degree in Physics and has had an extensive career in EMS industry. Mike is a pivotal part of the management team taking responsibility for the smooth running of the projects throughout the company.
Richard Hancock
Sales Manager
Richard has over 25 years business development experience all within the EMS arena, highly skilled in researching and generating new business opportunities.
Scott Marshall
CTO & Deputy Operations Director
Since joining us in 2006 Scott’s flair for developing management software has been encouraged, enabling him to develop and successfully implement ORC (our unique management software system). This has created new innovative approaches ensuring our clients receive the best possible service and we have metrics necessary to efficiently run & measure our performance.
Tina Kelson
UK Sales Manager
Tina has worked with in sales in the Electronics industry for over 25 years gaining knowledge in distribution, procurement and production management, mainly in the component sector.
Working on both sides of the industry fence, Tina has gained insight about how different corporate entities operate and is able to use this to facilitate and negotiate the best solutions for all parties.
Bradley Mills
Quality Manager
Bradley is an accomplished Quality Professional within the electronics manufacture industry.
He has over 25 years’ experience in the Quality Assurance sector, with a demonstrated history of continuous improvement, data analysis, process improvement and quality management.
Bradley holds a BA Hons in Engineering & Business Management, is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and is a Certified IPC Trainer.
Chris Turner
A & D Sales
Chris has been working within the Printed Circuit Board and Electronic Assembly Markets for nearly 35 years.
He has primarily been involved within the Aerospace & Defence sector.
He joined Challenger in January 2019 and brings his experience in support of the exciting growth planned by Senior Management.
Richard Chambers
Production Manager
Richard has 19 years SMT experience and 22 years’ experience within the production industry and is the Planner in our SMT manufacturing department.
He has qualification in electronics, business improvement techniques and team leadership.
We are always looking for talented individuals – in all disciplines and at all levels – to join our team.