Colin joins Jupiter Play with over 20 years experience in the play industry, working as Area Manager for the last 12 years with Record RSS in Scotland.

In his previous role Colin delivered sales throughout Scotland in a variety of sectors from Housebuilders and Community Groups to Local Authority clients. His role covered complete Project Management from initial site surveys to project design.

Colin is responsible for customer liaison and initial project enquiry response throughout Scotland with our existing clients and to develop business within new market sectors.

Contact Colin about….

*New Project Enquiries
*Our product range

cshane@jupiterplay.co.uk

Andrew has an HND in Industrial Design and Honours Degree in Furniture Design. Andrew has extensive experience in complementary roles, having spent over 6 years with Russell Leisure as CAD Office Manager, moving then to Playtop Ltd and latterly with Greenfields (Allsports)UK Ltd as Business Development and Estimating Manager.

Contact Andrew about….

*Contract Management
*After-Sales Issues
*Contractor Opportunities

aponton@jupiterplay.co.uk

Joanne’s experience has been gained from over 14 years working in the retail industry as a buyer and merchandiser dealing with global brands.
In 2004, she relocated to Rome to fulfil a desire to live and work in Europe and she completed the CELTA course in order to teach English to children and adults. After a 3 year break from the retail trade, she then returned to the UK to work for a high profile International jewellers as their product manager.
Her time as a teacher had ignited a strong interest in providing young learners with the opportunity to learn through play and seeking a change of career into a more community focussed industry, she has joined Jupiter Play as Business Support Manager. Joanne’s skills will assist the company with attaining their future goals for growth.
Contact Joanne about….

• Systems and processes
• Tender submissions
• General office administration

jtalbot@jupiterplay.co.uk

Karen joined the Jupiter Play team in October 2010 and brings with her 28 years experience in accountancy. She has worked with a variety of companies using many different financial packages. Previous roles have included financial control for an award-winning, high-profile Edinburgh restaurant.

Karen is Part CIMA qualified and fully sage trained

Contact Karen about….

• Sales & Purchase Ledger queries
• Sales Order Confirmations
• Any other financial queries

kwright@jupiterplay.co.uk

Chris has joined the Jupiter Play Team as Senior Play space Consultant after over four years spent with Sutcliffe Play in a sales/sales management role. His previous sales experience was in the fast-moving environment of the communications industry. Chris has recently completed a post graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management at Loughborough University.

Chris covers central and north England in a consultative role to work closely with clients to develop inclusive, well-designed play spaces. Chris is looking forward to working with our clients (old and new!) and is delighted at the prospect of having such a bespoke, tailored offering.

Contact Chris about….

• Project and Specification Enquiries for Central and North England

chankinson@jupiterplay.co.uk

Paul Hoenigmann joined Jupiter Play as Managing Director in May 2010.

Paul has secured a wealth of experience in general management and strategic business development in highly successful international organisations. His most recent experience has been gained from 12 years within the communications industry holding various senior management positions. During this time Paul spent 2 years in Australia on an International assignment as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand.

These skills will be invaluable to Jupiter Play in driving the business forward to attain our goals for growth, customer satisfaction and development opportunities for the team throughout the UK.

Contact Paul about….

• Jupiter Play service levels
• Strategic partnership working
• Sales & Contract management
• …and anything else!

phoenigmann@jupiterplay.co.uk

Paul has achieved an HND in Spatial Design and a BA Honours Degree in Product Design. This led Paul into a variety of roles including graphic design, packaging design, product design and design management.

Following a combination of freelance work and working for global brands and companies Paul joined Jupiter Play in 2002 as a Play Area Designer and is one of the longest serving members of the team.

Paul’s interest in landscaping in play areas led him to take a course in Landscaping Design at Oatridge College at the start of 2008 and a further site surveying course.

Paul is responsible for all play area designs and works closely with Local Authorities, Community Groups and Landscape Architects to ensure they get the best play area for their budget and site. During consultation Paul is involved in open days and presentations to the community and is always on hand to offer design advice.

Contact Paul about…

• Design ideas
• Design Realisation
• CAD files, 3D images and Product Information

ppearson@jupiterplay.co.uk

Whilst at University Jane read Landscape Architecture with Town Planning at Degree level and Landscape Architecture at Masters level, gaining accreditation in both courses. She has experience in landscape design, management and planning. Her approach to play space design is focused upon the physical and personal experience of a site as well as the challenges and excitement a well-designed play space can create for its users.

Jane’s involvement in play arose due to her interest in the balance between play and the surrounding landscape with its impact upon the user a principle consideration. As a Landscape Architect Jane’s expertise lies in detailed survey, conceptual development and design realisation, as well as community integration with the design process and development.

Contact Jane about…

• Design ideas
• Design Realisation
• CAD files, 3D images and Product Information
• How to add interest using natural landform and planting

jfortescue@jupiterplay.co.uk

Michelle has achieved an honours degree in Psychology. Since leaving University, Michelle has worked within the Telecommunications industry and set up her own business. Michelle joined the team in 2009 looking for a new challenge and believes Jupiter Play is the place to do this.

Michelle is exceptionally customer-focused and has a ‘can do’ attitude which is reflected in the numerous emails we get from happy clients about the service she provides.

Contact Michelle about…..

• Sales enquiries
• General enquiries
• Website enquiries

mhallam@jupiterplay.co.uk

Before joining Jupiter Play in November 2004 as Works Supervisor, Derek had various roles ranging from engineering maintenance to project management.

Integral to Jupiter Play’s service range are the maintenance and inspection options available to clients. Derek achieved Register of Play Industry Inspectors (RPII) certification after working for Jupiter Play for only 5 months and is now responsible for all maintenance contracts. In addition, Derek is currently studying for his Level 3 Advanced Award BTEC in Playground Inspection, Operation & Maintenance. Derek oversees all project installations and is responsible for fault assessing and reporting.

Contact Derek about…

• Updates on installation projects
• Problems on site
• Maintenance or inspection requirements
• Installation queries

dhalliday@jupiterplay.co.uk