Our philosophy is to create a caring and supportive working environment where people are valued and appreciated for the contributions they deliver. Our ‘flat line’ management style enables everybody to contribute, not just as individuals but also as an integral part of the team.
Our people are carefully selected for their specific knowledge, experience and expertise within various fields of the office equipment sector. Our focus on creating a good work/life balance together with a quality selection process creates one of the highest employee retention rates in the sector.
Meet the STS Management Team
Click on the i’s to read the Management Team bios.
- Peter Langstaff Operations/Marketing
- Martin Read IT/Systems
- Barrie Granger Technical/Support
- Kathryn Cawthray Finance
Katie Cawthray
Katie, over the last 7 years, has brought a vast amount of skill and experience to STS as a fully qualified chartered accountant. Katie’s frequent on line shopping spree’s, knowing exactly how much she’s spent on new shoes and clothes, obviously helps her in the production of very detailed (and correct) management accounts for the company. Outside of work, Kate spends any spare cash left over from shopping on fine dining and cosmetics.
Peter Langstaff
As founder of STS, in 1997, Peter brings a wealth of experience in the Office Equipment Sector. Over the last 25 years he has held various key management roles within both the leasing & office equipment industry. Today, Peter’s key role as CEO is to continue in the strategy and dynamic direction of the Group. STS continues to be driven, by it’s management team, with the same level of energy and passion which has attributed to the companies success from the beginning. For the past few years Peter has managed his work / life balance around his wife, three children and his golfing handicap. Peter’s ambition to be a European Tour Pro, unfortunately will never come to fruition…(but you didn’t hear that from us!).
Martin Read
Martin is happiest when he is locked in the Server Room on the 3rd floor. Martin has over 20 years experience in the IT Sector and has been key in the development of STS’s internal infrastructure and client IT support systems for over 13 years. If this isn’t enough to have Martin climbing the walls then when he’s not at work he’s generally doing the same with his new found hobby… Rock Climbing.
Barrie Granger
Barrie is probably the most smartly dressed man on earth. Barrie has over 30 years experience in servicing office equipment and has been key in the development of STS’s National Technical Support Team. Barrie balances his workload with a “hands on approach”, spending as much time dealing directly with client’s technical issues as he does dealing with management processes of the team. Out of the workplace Barrie spends the majority of his time with his family… that’s if he’s not cleaning his car or shoes.
Alex Hutchinson
Alex’s account management skills are second to none…they have to be for him to also manage his very complex social diary. Alex has over 6 years experience with Xerox products and the last 3 years advising STS clients on equipment specifications from various manufacturers, including both Ricoh & Canon products. Socially, Alex spends most of his time planning which foreign venue to visit next...and being frustrated by learning how to play golf.
