Key people

Andrew Watson, Managing Director

Previously operations director at Mansell Maintenance, Andrew was nominated for a RICS Outstanding Attainment Award in 1993. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and has extensive experience in quantity surveying, construction and maintenance on projects to a maximum value of £35 million.

andywatson@strategicteamgroup.com
 

Gary Taylor, Operations Director

Gary has substantial experience in the building industry, particularly in high-quality shop-fitting and refurbishment contracts. Previously, he spent five years in contract management, becoming senior account manager for retail and leisure clients with overall responsibility for a team of 70 colleagues and a turnover of £4.5 million

garytaylor@strategicteamgroup.com
 

Charles Tweed, Business Development Director

Charles is the senior member of the team and has substantial industry experience, having previously been managing director of two construction companies and served on the operational board of Mansell plc. His responsibilities at STG include new business development, sales and marketing, quality management, customer care initiatives and charity fundraising.

charlestweed@strategicteamgroup.com
 

Ian Bowness, Financial Director

Ian is a qualified accountant and manages the financial operations of Strategic Team Group. Ian has been involved with the founding STG directors since 2000 having been heavily involved in helping to set the company up.
Ian has considerable experience in financial management, having worked in a business advisory capacity with PKF and Beaumonts Chartered Accountants before joining STG.

ianbowness@strategicteamgroup.com
 

Stuart Mason, Director, Strategic Team (Scotland) Ltd

Stuart has gained a broad experience working with a number of blue-chip organisations including Asda, Esso, BP, Shell and Taylor Woodrow. He has considerable experience in maintenance and small works especially in roofing, general fabric repairs and refurbishments. Stuart is based in Glasgow and heads up the team in Scotland.

stuartmason@strategicteamgroup.com
 

Andrew Coates, Construction Director 

Andrew has over 20 years experience in the construction industry. His experience includes maintenance, new build, quality shop-fitting and refurbishment contracts. After working as a joiner for STG, Andrew was promoted to Contracts Manager, and more recently Construction Director. He has managed new build and refurbishment projects from a value of £20k to over £3m, managing site supervisors and a team of over fifty trades people.

andycoates@strategicteamgroup.com
 

Stuart Black, Non-executive Chairman 

Stuart is a qualified quantity surveyor and member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. He has spent the principal part of his career in the support services sector, spending 14 years with Bucknall Group plc, then going on to play a crucial role in the creation of Citex Group Ltd. Stuart spent three years as CEO for Mears Group plc and prior to this he held the post of group business development director of Mouchel Parkman plc. Currently Stuart is also chairman of Lakehouse group.
 
 

Lee Robinson, Sales Director

Lee is highly experienced in sales within the industry and is instrumental in developing and implementing our strategic plans for new business development. Lee has developed key account management plans for both prospective and existing clients, concentrating on maximising sales and delivering consistent growth across our chosen market sectors. He has also made a significant impact in increasing the Group’s activities geographically, especially in the North West of England and the Midlands.

leerobinson@strategicteamgroup.com

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