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.

 

Ben Davies Sales Executive


Before joining Grakka in spring 2010, Ben Davies, a graduate of the Leiths School of Food and Wine, worked in professional kitchens in the UK and France.  Ben will be building trade sales accross all of the Grakka distributed brands as well as performing live cookery demonstrations at trade and consumer events. 

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.