Year started with Sovereign: 2003

When you’re at school, designing playgrounds isn’t often a career opportunity that is highlighted as a career path. My sales background began in engineering, but many of my customers were from the play industry and I’d always thought it might be an interesting sector to work in. When I was offered the opportunity to be part of the Sovereign team, I had no hesitation in making the decision to join!

Initially working as an Area Manager, I loved my job. It was really refreshing to work alongside enthusiastic Heads, leaders and school councils to transform play spaces. Because I enjoyed my role so much, I thrived on professional growth and soon took over a small team which, over the years, has expanded into the vibrant and dedicated team it is today.

I’m keen on fitness and wellbeing and the positive effect it has on me. I’ve run a number of half marathons and enjoy going to the gym, skiing and mountain biking. These activities take me away from day-to-day stresses and I’ve always tried to design spaces that do the same, incorporating imagination and challenges that make you focus on what you’re doing at that exact moment.