Commercial Team
Richard Verrier
Richard started at Anderman in 2022 joining the company as a Technical and Commercial Engineer. His experience and expertise is focussed on technical product development, particularly regarding topics of material selection and development. Prior to joining Anderman, Richard spent 5 years working as an engineer within the automotive industry, focussing on many different aspects of product development.
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Richard achieved a first-class honours degree in Material Science and Engineering from Swansea University, which included a sandwich year spent on industrial placement. Following this he completed a Master’s degree for research in Materials Engineering, also from Swansea University. He is now studying part-time for an Executive MBA at Cardiff Met University.
Away from work Richard is a keen golfer, playing as a member at Cardiff Golf Club, and is an avid cricket supporter, having previously spent several months travelling around Australia to follow the Ashes.
Gary Hateley
Gary started at Anderman & Company in April 2009, joining the company as Area Sales Manager. Since taking on the role he has been instrumental in driving the growth of the US business, achieving a fivefold increase since 2018, while aligning the UK and US business units in their commercial strategy. His global role provides the opportunity to travel extensively, engaging with customers and supporting manufacturing partners around the world.
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Gary is committed to partnering with clients to drive their growth and takes a consultative approach to each collaboration, ensuring that solutions are tailored to meet their specific needs and goals.
Gary is an MBA graduate from Aston Business School and brings extensive experience in commercial strategy and business growth. As a former professional football player, Gary’s sporting background continues to play a key role in his life and helps him maintain his commitment to high-level performance in his business endeavours. He is passionate about both his professional and athletic pursuits, being a competitive athlete in the sport of Hyrox, where he has qualified for the World Championships in Chicago, Manchester, and Nice.
Away from work, Gary is a dedicated family man, actively involved in the activities of his two boys, aged 11 and 4, alongside his wife.
Ashley Cate
Ashley started at Anderman & Company in 2013, joining the company as a commercial account manager for the United States, Canada and South America. Ashley came to Anderman with an extensive background in account management and customer experience and continues to focus on these areas, engaging with hundreds of customers throughout the Americas to ensure they have the ceramics necessary to keep their businesses growing.
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Her role is critical in keeping all of the moving parts on track, starting with initial customer engagement all the way through to final delivery of the finished product.
Ashley received her Bachelors degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which included a study abroad semester in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Outside of work Ashley jumps from one ball field to the another, trying to keep up with her two sons, aged 8 and 10, alongside her husband. She also enjoys hiking and spending time in the mountains of North Carolina.