Our Team

Gary set up the Sycamore Lighting business 21 years ago. He has vast experience of purchasing functions and is also a qualified LIA auditor. Gary has been involved in the KBB sector for a period spanning 4 decades and is very well-known in the lighting industry.

Gary joined the business 18 years ago and has been a driving force of Sycamore's success. He is a qualified electrician with over 35 years experience gained across a spectrum of design, installation and sales functions.

Mike has great knowledge of the lighting industry and he has quickly established himself as a key member of staff. His ultra-professional attitude towards both colleagues and clients will be a major asset to the business going forward.

Paul came on board with a background of running his own business for many years. He has quickly adapted to all things lighting and he has built a good reputation with the clients in his area.

Matt originally trained as a butcher and fishmonger through the Worshipful Company of Butchers. He then spent 10 years at Domestic and General overseeing the maintenance of domestic appliances. Matt has an interest in anything to do with food especially steak, cheese or red wine related and is happiest being with friends partaking in these foods whilst gathered in his Grillkota (BBQ Hut).

Rebecca has over 14 years of experience within finance and is a key member of the team and an asset to the business thanks to her wealth of knowledge. She covers everything from cash collections to preparing the month end board packs. When Rebecca isn’t calculating gross margins and exchange rates she is competing her horse. Keep an eye out for her at the Great Yorkshire Show!

Martyn was originally recruited as an external sales manager at Sycamore. Martyn now heads up our technical and design department and his extensive knowledge and innovative ideas are both major factors in the continued success of the business.

Mark is a recent addition to the Sycamore team and spent almost 10 years in the fire service. A graduate of marketing, Mark has over 20 years marketing experience in different industries which includes 4 years in the KBB sector.

Ian is a graduate who was initially brought into the business to work in internal sales. However, the demand on our technical and design function dictated that we needed an extra pair of hands. Ian has now become a vital member of not only within his department, but to the business as a whole.

Russ joined the Sycamore team as part of a graduate recruitment program and through his hard work and ongoing training has progressed into his current position.

Lisa has been with the company from the very start and is now the 'go to' person for all things Sycamore. She has experience in all departments and her wealth of knowledge is unsurpassed in the business.

Megan has been brought into the company to support the sales and customer service departments. She has already become an asset to the Sycamore team and even makes a better cuppa than Lisa!

Shakeel brings extensive electronics and testing knowledge to the Sycamore team. He heads up our LED lighting test lab and offers a valuable support function for the business.

Usman is our versatile colleague and helps out with all aspects at Sycamore. As a recent graduate he possesses skills and innovative ideas to drive the company forward. He has been brought in to help with the customer services aspect which we pride as the core backbone of our business.

Karen is truly indispensable and is a vital part of the day-to-day Sycamore operation. She has unbelievable knowledge of lighting and is a long standing colleague who is well respected by everyone in the team.