Our Team
John Watkins B Sc (Eng) Managing Director


John formed Grakka Limited in 2003, having previously worked as an early day Internet entrepreneur, a commercial hot air balloon pilot, and an Engineering Officer in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.  John works on sales and business planning.

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 201, or mobile on 07074 200999.

 

Jane Seymour B Sc MIoD Financial Controller


Jane oversees all aspects of financial management and planning at Grakka Limited. Formerly a Director of Close Invoice Finance Ltd, Jane is a member of the Institute of Directors. 
 
Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 210.

 

Samantha Bird Operations Manager


Samantha (Sam) Bird has been closely associated with John's businesses since 1990. As Operations Manager, Sam is responsible for the order fulfillment process. Additional roles include Office and Warehouse Manager.   

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 202.

 

Brigitte Watkins Head of Retail Services


Brigitte provides customer services for sales conducted through Grakka's subsidary retail sales business Arden Smoker Supplies. She is also the primary point of contact for any end user issues relating to the products distributed by Grakka Limited; for example spare parts and warranty issues.   

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 203.

 

Mathilde Bouts New Business and Sales Manager (Benelux)


Mathilde Bouts is fluent in her native Dutch language, English and French. Mathilde's primary role is in presenting Grakka's sales proposition to potential new dealers and in managing sales in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 209.

 

Pippa Wonnacott Dealer Sales Orders Processing


Pippa processes sales orders from our trade dealers, and organises the despatches from our warehouse.   

Telephone 01803 712712 - extension 204.