Meet the Team at Stakapal
Meet the team of dedicated people who bring passion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence to everything we do at Stakapal. Each member of our team plays a vital role, combining unique skills and industry knowledge to deliver outstanding results.
Get to know the people powering our mission — and discover what makes Stakapal the strong name in storage.
Meet our Management Team
Nick Betteley
Joint Managing Director & Technical Director
Nick is responsbible for all tehcnical elements of our racking design and engineering. Nick also works closely with SEMA and is the current president of the organisation.
Chris Humphreys
Joint Managing Director & Commercial Director
Chris leads our commerical strategy and oversees Sales & Marketing. Looking for a new racking solution? Give Chris a call!
James Sullivan
Design Director
James has worked at Stakapal since 2002 and has worked his way up to becoming Design Director. James is a qualified SARI for Cantilever & Pallet Racking. Outside of work, James is an avid gardener, especially when it comes to the lawn.
Richard Owen
Production Director
Joining Stakapal 18 years ago after gaining his degree in Mechanical Engineering, Richard has risen through the ranks, becoming Production Director and is responsible for the manufacturing side of Stakapal. Outside of work, Richard enjoys playing football.
Osman Sibanda
Research & Design Director
Our Research & Design Director, responsible for testing racking to & ensure it meets industry regulations. He is also an in-house SARI for Cantilever Racking & Pallet Racking. Health & safety are important to Osman, especially as a confessed ‘serious BBQ’er’.
Danielle Coddington
Operations Director
Newly appointed Operations Director Danielle has worked for Stakapal for 11 years and previously worked with RediRack (now a trading division of Stakapal). In Danielle’s spare time, she looks after her two young children and enjoys running.
Sandra Betteley
Company Secretary
Robert Yeomans
Installation Manager
Robert started with Stakapal in 1984 and is still the happy-go-lucky chap that he always has been. Responsible for managing installations on site, Robert and his team turn your vision into a reality. In his spare time, Robert enjoys Motocross with his son.
Robbie Hipkiss
Production Supervisor
Robbie has worked in our production department at Stakapal for six years, returning as Production Supervisor after taking a small break to try new things. He enjoys golf, football, socialising and going on walks with his wife.
Meet our Office Team
Roy Wan
Design Engineer
Roy started at Stakapal in 2023 as a design engineer and has since become an in-house SARI qualified to inspect Cantilever & Pallet Racking. Roy enjoys travelling and has completed a three-month trip to South America.
Rachel Barker
Aftersales Coordinator
Rachel, our dedicated Aftersales Coordinator, started 14 years ago and is essential to our Customer Service, managing communication & aftersales support. Fun facts about Rachel: she’s travelled the world & run a marathon!
Raja Sogi
Digital Marketing Executive
Raj joined the team in 2024 as Digital Marketing Executive. He is responsible for fine-tuning the website & using his creative flair to create eye-catching artwork. Outside of work, you will find him at the gym or adding to his impressive collection of sneakers!
Emily Higgins
Digital Marketing Executive
Starting in 2024, Emily is one of the newest members of the team. As Digital Marketing Executive, she is responsible for promoting online presence & developing our digital strategies. In Emily’s free time, she is running around after a young child & two dogs!
Nicola Powell
Accounts Assistant
Nicola joined Stakapal in 2024 as Accounts Assistant. She is responsible for managing invoices & providing financial & administrative support to the Company Secretary. Nicola’s fun fact is that she has climbed Eagle's Nest, Germany.
Sarah Law
Buyer
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Jo Humble
HR Officer
Fostering a healthy culture and positive environment at Stakapal since 2011. Jo, our HR Officer, enjoys going out with friends and travelling in her touring caravan with the family.
Tom Owen
Maintenance Engineer
One of our Maintenance Engineers, Tom, is responsible for maintaining buildings & machinery, ensuring that they all adhere to relevant health & safety regulations. Tom enjoys spending time with his family is converting his van into a campervan.
Robert Leverington
Maintenance Engineer
The second of our Maintenance Engineers, Robert, has been with Stakapal for just over a year. He assists Tom with the maintenance of the building & machinery. Robert owns an olive grove in Italy, producing & selling olives & olive oil!
Sam Dennis
Installation Team Leader
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Richard Hawkes
Senior Installer
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Derrick Howdle
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Michael McGlynn
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Colin Howdle
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Meet our Production and Installation Team
The Stakapal Culture
At Stakapal, we believe that a strong team is built on trust, collaboration, and shared values. Our culture champions creativity, inclusivity, and continuous learning, creating a workplace where every individual has the opportunity to grow and make an impact.
We’re proud to have a highly experienced team, with some members celebrating over 40 years at Stakapal. Our deep knowledge across design, manufacture and installation ensures our solutions stand out for their quality, reliability, and performance.
But don’t just take our word for it — read what our customers have to say.
As a full manufacturing member of SEMA all our racking solutions including Cantilever Racking and Pallet Racking are designed and manufactured following SEMA and Health & Safety at Work 1974 racking regulations.
Contact Us
Upgrading your warehouse or yard? Looking for a racking solution? Get in touch!
Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and deliver high-quality racking systems that meet the highest standards of health and safety for warehouses and storage yards.
