The Pland Team
Steve Duree
Managing Director
Steve, our leader, started with Pland in the early 80’s and having worked in many roles now co-owns the Company. He now directs the Company and is responsible for key accounts and export sales. Outside work he spends many happy hours touring on his motorbike.
Ian Hodgson
Operations Director
Ian has worked at Pland for over 25 years and also co-owns the Company. He works in a part time capacity and is involved in the strategic decisions of the Company. Outside of work he’s out on the road as a keen cyclist and mad Ineos/Team Sky follower.
Russell Haigh
Financial Controller
Russell joined the team in July 2016 as Financial Controller after 8 years in similar roles at Leeds based Maney Publishing. Outside work Russell enjoys lots of outdoor activities like cycling, climbing and kayaking.
Dean Johnson
Operations Manager
Dean joined us in 2006 as Development Engineer progressing into his current role overseeing the Technical & Purchasing side of the business. Outside work Dean likes cycling, walking and anything that keeps him busy. Dean has over 15 years experience in technical and purchasing roles at Pland and spends most of his time in new product development.
Gary Pearson
Internal Sales Manager
Direct Dial 0113 224 4484
Gary has been with Pland for almost 20 years. He comes from a technical background and is knowledgeable advising customers on what’s possible in stainless steel production. When not running a busy Sales Team, he enjoys running, cycling and walking with his family.
Callum Leadbeater
Sales Administrator
CLeadbeater@plandstainless.co.uk
Direct Dial 0113 224 4487
Callum joined our sales team in 2022 having previously worked in the hospitality sector. So he’s certainly seen lots of Pland products in situ. So, if you have any questions on any product please give him a call. Outside work Callum is kept very busy with his three young children.
Alex Smith
Sales Administrator
Direct Dial 0113 224 4488
Alex started working with Pland as an apprentice in 2017 after leaving the Morley Academy school. His role is now in Sales, where he processes orders and deals with incoming calls, providing prices and lead times for standard and non standard products. His hobbies outside work are watching football and rugby.
Hugo Faria
Telesales Junior
Tel 0113 263 4184
Hugo joined Pland in January 2024 as our Telesales Junior. He works in customer care, providing quotations and placing orders as well as answering the phone and generally helping our customers. Hugo is a local, living just walking distance from the Pland factory where he’s based.
Szymon Skwierawski
Sales Administrator Junior
sskwierawski@plandstainless.co.uk
Tel 0113 224 4487
Szymon joined Pland in January 2024 and his role involves creating sales quotations, sending out drawings, keying orders and generally talking with customers. He came to us with qualifications in product & design, engineering, fabrication and welding, all very useful to him in his role at Pland Stainless. Szymon lives just walking distance from the Pland factory in Leeds where he is based.
Robin Hardcastle
Design Engineer
RHardcastle@plandstainless.co.uk
Robin started with Pland in 1993 and served his time in our sheet metal work department. He progressed as Team Leader in that department and found his niche as a Design Engineer offering technical advice and drawing bespoke products in our Technical Department.
Ryan Midgley
Buyer
Ryan has worked for Pland around 10 years now and commenced as a brake press operator. He progressed through to our Technical Department and became our Buyer in 2015. He’s undertaken several College courses to help him in the role and is committed to providing Pland with Business Partners that can provide a difference.
Karla Walker
Finance Enquiries
Direct Dial 0113 224 4489
Karla has been with Pland since 2008, hired originally as a receptionist she now assists in the Finance team. Outside work she enjoys spending time with her family at home with her husband and son and to do a spot of baking in her spare time.
Nathan Cornes
Technical Engineer
Direct Dial 0113 224 4493
Nathan joined Pland on an apprenticeship scheme in 2019 and completed a level 2&3 engineering qualification. He has continued with his studies and is now doing an HNC in engineering. His role is a Technical Engineer which means do lots of programming, both creating and flattening of 3d models and customer drawings and working with the production team. Nathans hobbies outside work include gaming with friends on PC’s & consoles, travelling, dog walking and occasionally snowboarding.
Scott Eccles
Technical Apprentice
Tel 0113 263 4184
Scott joined our team in 2022 on the apprenticeship scheme after completing his BTEC level 3 diploma in engineering. He is currently doing a level 4 HNC. His role in Pland includes creating models and drawings for customers and assisting with laser programming. His hobbies include gaming, boxing, mma and gym.
Ellie Frank
SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment,Quality)
Tel 0113 263 4498
Ellie is the SHEQ Manager at Pland, so has responsibilities for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality within the business. It’s a key role where she carries out inspections, audits and the updating of policies and procedures for our manufacturing business. Outside work Ellie enjoys sports, she both plays and watches football and likes to spend time with her family.
Craig Mitchell
Development Engineer
cmitchell@plandstainless.co.uk
Direct Dial 0113 263 4184
Craig joined Pland in May 2023 after almost 40 years of experience in similar businesses. His key focus is working with customers on their design requirements and with our production team on process improvements, as part of a continuous improvement program. He leads the team that creates 2D and 3D designs/drawings to suit customer requirements and that research & develop new and existing products, owning the process from concept to manufacture. Outside work he enjoy travel, keeping fit (including walking & boxing) and listening to music. He also play the drums!
Chrissy Sunderland
Financial Technician
csunderland@plandstainless.co.uk
Tel 0113 263 4184
Chrissy joined our finance department in June 2023 and her first task has been to focus on the bi-annual stock take, which she hopes to finish before the next one is due 🙂 Outside of work Chrissy is an active runner having completed a couple of marathons and is now venturing into ultra distances. When not training for these events she keeps fit going to the boxing gym, spinning studio and practicing yoga.
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+44 (0) 113 263 4184
+44 (0) 113 231 0560
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