A word from our Chief Executive Officer
Paul Gaze
Chief Executive Officer
Paul is responsible for developing and driving the business strategy forward. This includes building and maintaining relationships with key influencers and stakeholders, and working with Government agencies to increase awareness and raise standards within the hire and rental industry.
Neil Bravery
Commercial Director
Neil leads the Commercial Team and holds responsibility for promoting the work of the association, developing and implementing strategies to increase membership and engagement with member services. Neil also leads campaigns with the aim to showcase the equipment hire sector as a career of choice.
Membership Services
Kelly Raven
Membership Service Operations
Kelly oversees all aspects of the association’s service operations to members and non-members through building and maintaining relationships and creating effective strategies for the take up of products and services. Kelly continuously reviews member benefits and maintains partner relationships.
Nikki Wyllie
Learning & Development Officer
Nikki is responsible for learning and development within the association, supporting members to identify training needs and plan any development required for employees. Nikki also coordinates the association’s NVQ Assessment Centre and CITB Approved Training Organisation.
Lilian Robins
Membership Services Administrator
Lilian maintains relationships with members, handling engagement and renewal calls while showcasing the products and services available to members. She supports members with any incoming enquiries and strives to provide the best customer service possible.
Kyrah Franklin
Print Services Administrator
Kyrah is responsible for Direct and Print on Demand, helping members place orders and working with the association’s print partner to maintain stock levels. Kyrah also supports members with custom print including branded merchandise and sourcing new products.
Stuart Tyrrell
Marketing Officer
Stuart is the lead marketing contact for the association, holding responsibility for all internal and external communications; the website, news releases, e-shots and social media. Stuart also organises events, including conferences, golf days and the annual Hire Awards of Excellence.
Mandy Mills
Bookkeeper & Credit Control
Mandy is responsible for the care of our members and suppliers financial records, and keeping on top of outstanding debt. Mandy can help by providing statements, copy invoices, and handle any questions or queries about billing and payments.
Public Affairs
Mark Bradshaw
Public Affairs Manager
Mark is responsible for relations with the UK Government, other central agencies, as well as external and trade association partners. Mark covers a range of policy topics including Net Zero, equipment theft and fraud.
Certification Services
Carl Bartlett
Director Certification Services
Carl in his role as Director of Certification Services is responsible for the management of the SafeHire Private Industry Standard and SSIP approval certification, supporting member organisations continual improvement, observing industry best practice, and achieving Health and Safety compliance.
Chris Carter
Certification Services Coordinator
Chris orchestrates SafeHire audits, coordinating between HAE EHA members and the team of field-based Certification Services Auditors. Chris also manages certifications and is responsible for maintaining the SafeHire Integrated Management System.
Tammy Yates
Certification Services Administrator
Tammy works in tandem with the Certification Services Coordinator arranging SafeHire audits with our team of field-based Certification Services Auditors. She is also responsible for handling follow-up actions after SafeHire audits.
Alan Dean
Certification Services Auditor
Alan works remotely, visiting members to carry out site audits and SSIP reviews, as part of the SafeHire Certification process. The auditors work throughout the UK and Ireland and Alan mainly visits members in the southwest of England.
Mark Forsyth
Certification Services Auditor
Mark works remotely, visiting members to carry out site audits and SSIP reviews, as part of the SafeHire Certification process. The auditors work throughout the UK and Ireland and Mark mainly visits members in the north of England.
Chris Williams
Certification Services Auditor
Chris works remotely, visiting members to carry out site audits and SSIP reviews, as part of the SafeHire Certification process. The auditors work throughout the UK and Ireland and Chris mainly visits members in the midlands of England.
Main Board Directors
Adam Caulfield
Travis Perkins Hire
Representing: Tools, Plant & Equipment Board
HAE – Tools, Plant & Equipment Board
Keith Hallam
Bradfords Building Supplies
Co-opted Tools, Plant & Equipment Board
Simon Gibbons
Independent Builders Merchants Group
Co-opted Tools, Plant & Equipment Board
EHA – Event Equipment Board
Garry Wakefield
Capital Barriers and Temporary Fencing
Event Equipment Board
HAE EHA – Supply Chain Board
News & Events
Get Ready to Enter the Hire Awards of Excellence 2025
The Hire Awards of Excellence is happening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at Grosvenor House, London, and entries are open!
Chippindale Hire & Sales Announces the Appointment of Tracey Hazelton
Tracey joins the team as the new Area Sales Manager, focusing specifically on the Accommodation and Welfare fleet.
EHS Wales & West Roadshow
Tuesday 19th November 2024, 2pm until 7pm at the Coldra Court Hotel, Newport
Hire Industry Networking Event
Thursday 21st November 2024, 2pm until 4pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Castlereagh, Belfast
