Meet Our Head of Sales for UK and Europe, Peter Ball

  • Name – Peter Ball
  • Job Role – Head of Sales
  • How long been with the company –
    I’m the new boy having joined Austco Europe in March 2024!
  • Employment background –
    Previously with Static Systems for many years.  Throughout my career I have been engaged on countless hospital projects across the UK and internationally.  I always feel privileged to work with each client team and delivery partners from early project inception and business case, through design and construction to the operation of their healthcare facility. 

    Austco has a global reputation for excellence in clinical communications, workflow, and advanced nurse call;  I’m absolutely thrilled to join the European Team and looking forward to helping customers discover how our innovative solutions make a real difference to patient experience and wellbeing of caregivers.

  • Hobbies and Interests –
    Walking, nature, and the outdoors.  DIY.  Running (slowly!).  Golf (aka attempting to hit a small white ball with a stick!).  Motorsport.
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Meet Our CAD/ Logistics Operator, Steven Roberts

  • Name – Steven Roberts
  • Job Role – CAD/ Logistics Operator
  • How long been with the company – 1 Weeks
  • Employment background – Project Design
  • Hobbies and Interests – Watching most sports and playing golf

 

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Meet Our Clerical, Operations and Marketing Executive, Sophie Riley

  • Name – Sophie Riley
  • Job Role – Office Administrator
  • How long been with the company – 4.5 Years
  • Greatest achievement with the company – Taking on more responsibilities and gaining a good knowledge of parts
  • Employment background – Studied Travel and Tourism before deciding to complete a Marketing apprenticeship then joining Austco
  • Hobbies and Interests – Spending time with my family and friends, being out with my cocker spaniel and travelling and exploring new places
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Meet Our European Sales Executive, Edward Campbell

  • Name – Edward Campbell
  • Job Role – European Sales Executive
  • How long been with the company – 18 months
  • Greatest achievement – too soon to have any
  • Employment background – Defence, Control Systems and Lighting
  • Hobbies and Interests – Sailing and Rugby

 

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Meet Our Commissioning / Service & Technical Engineer, John Lovegrove

  • Name – John Lovegrove
  • Job Role – Commissioning / Service & Technical Engineer
  • How long been with the company – 2.5 years
  • Greatest achievement with the company – I have achieved a good understanding of Medicom and Tacera Systems including Software
  • Employment background – Working in the Communications industry including Networking
  • Hobbies and Interests – Fishing and socialising with friends
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Meet Our Technical Manager, David Furnell

  • Name – David Furnell
  • Job Role –  Technical Manager
  • How long been with the company – Will be 10 years in October along with 5 years previously
  • Greatest achievement with the company –  There more than a few with the Alexa integration, Cell Call/Tacera solution for Devon and Cornwall through to on going great relationships with customers
  • Employment background – A lot of my professional career has been in and around Austco, but have a background as both an Electrician and 2d CAD Draughtsperson
  • Hobbies and Interests – I am a keen match fisherman, when I’m not fishing then I’m ether playing/watching football whilst also being active in both the smart home/koi pond keepers communities
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Meet Our Estimator and Sales Support, Richard Smith

  • Name – Richard Smith
  • Job Role – Estimator / Sales Support
  • How long been with the company – 3 years
  • Greatest achievement with the company – Having greatly improved quote turnaround times for our clients.
  • Employment background – Surveyor/ CCTV system Design/ Energy Market Analyst/ Technical Estimator
  • Hobbies and Interests – Flying / Sailing / Outdoor activities
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Meet Our Clerical Manager, Anna Crompton-Manser

  • Name –  Anna Crompton-Manser
  • Job Role – Clerical Manager
  • How long been with the company – 18 years
  • Greatest achievement with the company –  Still here after 18 years but proud of my customer service and knowledge gained over my employment
  • Employment background – BSc (hons) Sports Science, Technical Advisor Marubeni Komatsu and Austco
  • Hobbies and Interests – Love being out and about in my VW camper with my husband and our 11 stone dog Douglas. Enjoy food and wine especially with family and friends and delight in holidays preferably with my bottom on a sun lounger with a cocktail or in a remote field in the camper with a glass of wine!   
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Meet Our Operations Manager, Robbie Atkin

  • Name – Robbie Atkin
  • Job Role – Operations Manager
  • How long been with the company – 4 years
  • Greatest achievement with the company – Delivering UCLH Proton Beam Therapy under very difficult circumstances during Lockdown.
  • Employment background – I have worked in the Electronic Security Industry for over 35 years in various roles, including Installation, Service and Maintenance, however more recently sales and Operations.
  • Hobbies and Interests – Playing the Drums, Music and Sport.
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Meet Our Sales Executive, Martyn Davies-Friend

  • Name – Martyn Davies-Friend
  • Job Role – Sales Executive
  • How long been with the company – 3 Years
  • Greatest achievement with the company – Building long lasting relationships and building on Account Management and Brand awareness
  • Employment background – Started in Telecoms, Breathalysers and then Healthcare
  • Hobbies and Interests – Family, gardening and charity

 

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