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Board of Directors

Bbi's board of directors comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds but with a similar vision.

In 'previous lives' a tobacco farmer, a designer, a drama teacher and an engineer, the board now represents over eighty years of collective experience within the 'facilities' industry.

Their shared vision, to become one of the UK's leading facilities support specialists, is based on five foundation stones: Integrity, Innovation, Passion, Confidence and Total Commitment.


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Directors



 

Andy Graham
Group Executive Chairman

Founder and Chairman, Andy Graham, commenced trading as Bbi in 1989.

Following service in the Rhodesian army, Andy trained in agriculture and went onto farm in Zimbabwe for a number of years. In 1987 he left Zimbabwe and came to Britain where he spent a number of years working for a Steelcase furniture dealership. In 1989 he formed Bbi and since then has encouraged the growth of the company and developed the management team to deliver its future.

Married with two teenaged children, he enjoys the odd game of golf and is constantly trying to manage the middle age spread.

 
 

phone: (01874) 615126

 

mobile: 07977258650

 

e-mail: andygraham@bbi-uk.com

 


 

Steve Lesbirel
Group Managing Director

Steve, a design graduate, has been with the company almost from its inception, involved in establishing Design, Sales and IT Structures. He has responsibility for the strategic development of the company and has been instrumental in the establishment of two regional bases to develop the companies' growth.

Steve is looking forward to the next phase of growth that will re-enforce Bbi as a nationwide facilities support organisation. He has applied his enthusiasm for all things design as an integral part of the work he carries out for Bbi.

Happily married, with a young family he runs a junior football team on the weekends and has run the BUPA Great North Run. His ambition is to score the winning goal for Liverpool at the next FA Cup in the Millennium Stadium.

 
 

phone: (01874) 615143

 

mobile: 07977258653

 

e-mail: stevelesbirel@bbi-uk.com

 


 

Simon Oldroyd
Group Sales & Marketing Director

Simon was appointed as Group Sales & Marketing Director in June 2003, having joined the board of Bbi prior to Christmas 1998.

Originally trained as a teacher, Simon then spent five years within the Consumer Electronics industry, launching (and then selling) his first company. He now has over twenty-five years experience within the facilities management industry that has been gained from a variety of roles and organisations in this country, Europe and the United States. At Bbi, he is responsible for delivering the corporate marketing plan and ensuring that group sales targets are met.

Married, with two sons in their twenties, Simon can't believe that he's reached his 30th wedding anniversary - or that his waist size is keeping up with his age.....

 
 

phone: (01874) 615148

 

mobile: 07977258651

 

e-mail: simonoldroyd@bbi-uk.com

 


 

Paul Carey
Group Mechanical & Electrical Director

Having completed his 'Masters' degree in Systems Engineering, Paul joined the Building Research Establishment (Department of the Environment) at a senior level within the Building Services and Environment division.

Paul then gained further Industry experience in a consultancy role with several major blue chip companies (British Gas, Wimpey etc.) before accepting a role as a Senior Lecturer.

Since 1995 Paul has worked as a director within the M&E industry, specialising in Building Management Systems and Building Controls.

Paul would like to stress that HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) is perfectly uncomplicated and not one of the dark arts as many of his colleauges suspect!

 
 

phone: (01874) 615124

 

mobile: 079767570234

 

e-mail: paulcarey@bbi-uk.com

 


 

Adrian Bateman
PJE Managing Director

Adrian has many years of experience in the furniture and commercial interiors industry and his knowledge of systems furniture and fit-out have helped PJE to develop their existing portfolio of large corporate clients.

Adrian has managed large projects in excess of a £1,000,000 for Zurich Financial Services; Saga; St James's Place; PHH; Inland Revenue; HM Customs; DEFRA; Magnox and continues to develop ongoing business opportunities.

After work, his next love is his cars. He has ambitious dreams of driving a Lada and is striving to get a good part exchange for his 2CV.

 
 

phone: (01452) 880941

 

mobile: 07967570263

 

e-mail: adrianbateman@pje-uk.com

 

The board welcomes feedback from all of our interactions be they with clients, suppliers, subcontractors or staff. To progress and improve - we need to know about it!