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The Exec team

Martin Smith Chief Executive Officer

Martin Smith

Chief Executive Officer

With a career spanning 40 years across diverse national and international business sectors, Martin has been fortunate to hold various senior management roles that have brought both challenges and rewarding experiences. Throughout this journey, Martin has always focused on fostering strong, collaborative teams and creating an environment where people can thrive.

Recognised with independent awards for business innovation and growth, Martin attributes these achievements to working alongside talented management teams and building strong partnerships.

Matthew Turner

Chairman

Matthew has over 35 years experience in global businesses. He qualified as a lawyer and is now Senior Partner at Triton, a significant European investor managing over €18 billion of funds. Prior to Triton, he served as International Head of the Global Private Equity business of Merrill Lynch, was the designate CEO of Kaupthing, overseeing the successful restructuring post the financial collapse in Iceland and senior director within the investment arm of the Prudential. He continues to hold a number of senior non-executive positions in global industrial, healthcare and service businesses.

Steve Carter

Chief Financial Officer

Big 4 qualified and with over 20 years senior finance experience across UK & US listed, private equity and owner-managed businesses, Steve brings a range of experience to support and drive Sweeptech’s growth. Throughout his career, Steve has specialised in acquisitions & integrations, process improvement, system implementations and developing best in class finance teams that consistently add value to the organisation.

Gary Carruthers

Chief Operating Officer

With over 23 years of experience in finance and operations, I have spent majority of my career working within SMEs, taking on director-level responsibilities and gaining in-depth knowledge of the unique challenges faced in specific sectors and successfully supporting sustainable growth.

Gary has a proven track record in leading change management, developing teams and cultivating relationships both internally and externally, with a strong commitment to safety & quality, aligning the company’s vision to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Shaun Gilbert Operations Director

Shaun Gilbert

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Shaun Gilbert started his career in civil engineering working on the Gatwick airport North terminal project 37 years ago , gaining his HGV licence and CPC qualification he then founded Sweeptech in 1997, under his leadership the company expended into Tankers and waste management with innovative road/gulley tipping solutions. Committed to growth , Shaun fosters a dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive innovation.

Sallie Gilbert Finance Director

Sallie Gilbert

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Joined Sweeptech as finance director in 1997, bringing 10 years’ experience gained in banking and financial organisations ,Sallie has a rich and varied experience in multiple leadership roles and a strong focus on cashflow procedures. Sallie strives towards creating a productive welcoming and friendly work environment that encourages every team member to achieve their very best.

Emma Smith Sweeptech In-House Lawyer

Emma Smith

In-House Lawyer

Health, Safety and Compliance

Stephanie Davis

HSEQ Manager

I have gained valuable experience within the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality profession from a variation of active, high functioning sectors including mining, manufacturing and distribution.

From each of these I have worked on both national and local basis’s helping depots, branches and companies to further their compliance, mindset and attitude towards EH&S. I aim to support and guide both operations and senior management levels to create a realistic, practical but safe working environment considering all stakeholders in the process.

Operations Team

Stuart Derrick

Operations Manager

After serving with the British Army, Stuart has worked in the Waste & Recycling Industry for the last 18 years. He has gained a wealth of experience within the industry in various Managerial roles in both Family run businesses and Large National players, so he understands what is required to make a business successful.

He enjoys challenging environments, offering up strong leadership and man management skills and likes to work closely with his team to ensure customers receive a first-class service. Over the years, Stuart has managed culturally diverse work forces and is keen to develop new talent within our business.

Arron Alison

Operations Manager

I began my career in the military, which laid the foundation for my strong leadership and problem-solving skills. I spent 16 years in the waste and transport industry, starting as an operative and working my way through various roles focused on continuous improvement in both the private and public sectors.

I’m passionate about seeing people grow and thrive, and I enjoy helping teams come together and solve problems. My goal is always to support customers and drive solutions that make a real impact.

Rupert Diggins

General Manager

Rupert brings over 35 years of experience in the travel industry, where he built a strong foundation in customer service before advancing into product development, sales, and marketing. Throughout his career, he has recognised the importance of combining exceptional customer service with data-driven insights to strengthen client relationships and drive strategic sales initiatives.

In 2024, Rupert joined Sweeptech to support the sales team during the Go Plant acquisition. With a commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency, he plays a key role in ensuring key national accounts receive a prompt, reliable, and customer-focused service, thus reinforcing long-term partnerships and contributing to business growth.

Russ Kelso

Area Manager

With a career in the sweeping industry which has lasted over 35 years I’ve seen many changes in operations and vehicle improvements. Still enjoy day to day challenges of meeting our clients needs. Like to think I’m very approachable and have an open-door belief which leads to a happy environment.

Wayne Dunford

General Manager

Has had a varied career starting off on the hire desk working his way up to regional manager, he is a self-motivated individual who always strives to achieve a high standard in whatever he undertakes, priding himself on a strong work ethic and problem solving abilities, he always has an open door policy which enables him to get the best out of the team he works with, which in return means you always get guaranteed customer satisfaction.

Simon Graney

Regional Hire Manager

Darren White

General Manager

Darren has progressed his career over the past 35 years in various customer-facing and management roles resulting in vast experience and knowledge in the corporate sector.

Darren has held positions within the hierarchy of sweeping companies from driver and health and safety compliance to hire controller and management so is fully conversant with every aspect of the business and the challenges and rewards presented. Strong connections have been built with customers and stakeholders, and with colleagues, establishing collaborative methods of operation and successful working relationships.

Stuart Brumbill

General Manager

I initially worked for 15 years as a sweeper driver, before moving onto the hire desk.Throughout my career I have applied one simple rule: ‘you get back what you put in’. Each person in my team brings a unique set of skills, from our drivers through to people on the hire desk. We are building a great business in the midlands due to the strength of our Senior Leadership Team and the brilliant staff under my control.

Liam Woodley

General Manager

With over a decade of experience in hire and logistics—and seven years specializing in the sweeper and waste industry—I’ve built a career on reliability, efficiency, and customer-focused service. I’ve worked across the South Coast of England, ensuring businesses stay operational, compliant, and clean.

I’m passionate about delivering practical, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible waste management solutions. Whether it’s coordinating fleet logistics, managing large-scale contracts, or working directly with clients to tailor solutions, I thrive on keeping things running smoothly. I take pride in building strong relationships and always going the extra mile.

Business Development Team

Amanda Brown

Business Development Director

With over 30 years of industry knowledge, Mandy has worked within both specialist vehicle asset sales and vehicle rental solution companies in the waste and cleansing industry delivering significant revenue growth and customer retention.

Holding senior positions and managing key accounts with £millions spends for market leading companies she is dedicated and focused to ensuring that customers are at the forefront of the businesses focus delivering strong customer relationships, savings, safety and innovation as well as having strong leadership skills to manage a team of front line salespeople.

Shaun Smithson

National Hire Manager

With a career spanning over four decades, I have built a strong track record in sales, strategic planning, and relationship management. As a National Key Accounts & Sales Manager, I played a key role in driving significant revenue growth. I have held senior sales positions, developing business strategies, expanding key accounts, and leading cross-functional teams. In my previous career, I owned my own business and held the position of director, bringing expertise in business development, customer advocacy, and performance analysis.

Team

Liz Finch Assistant Operations Manager

Liz Finch

Business Support Manager

Emily Light Accounts Manager

Emily Light

Financial Controller

Lauren Osborne Hire Desk Manager

Lauren Osborne

General Manager (Hickstead)

Paul Clough

Hire Desk Manager (Northwest)

Karla Tekic

HR Administrator

Brooklyn Newington Accounts Assistant

Brooklyn Newington

Accounts Assistant

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