There are so many people involved with helping Diespeker run a successful and thriving business. You can find out more information about some of the key team members below.
MEET OUR TEAM

John is very much a hands-on MD, overseeing sales, estimating, accounts and projects. Passionate and driven, with a real love of natural stone and terrazzo, John has invested time, energy and creativity into creating the business into the success it is today.
When he has the chance, John travels the world to take part in marathons; to date he has run 169 marathons and participated in five Iron Man events; he has represented GB in his age group four times in duathlons, half and full Iron Man events. John is committed to ‘going the extra mile’ not only in running but also in charitable giving. He has supported many good causes including being headline supporter for stem4, teenage mental health charity which is close to his heart not only because he is the father of four but also because it is founded by his wife, Nihara.
Best part of the job? “Joining the dots of a complex business and knowing that it is all working really well.”

Sydney has a secondary role as the onsite contact for Diespeker’s marketing agency and facilitates media visits to site, which have included filming by the BBC and Barclays Bank.
Sydney is a massive fan of the arts and in particular the theatre. He also enjoys travelling and says his favourite place to visit is Scotland, where he has relatives.
Best part of the job? “Working as part of a team, dealing with clients and seeing bespoke ideas turn into reality.”

For Nick, downtime means pursuing his interest in history, social and economic affairs, and enjoying long walks in the countryside. He’s walked in different areas of the UK, with recent jaunts including Lands’ End, Dover and Berkhamsted.
Best part of the job? “I really enjoy managing people - or as I call it, dealing with the rascals and reprobates at Diespeker!”

Karina is a home bird and enjoys spending her spare time watching television programmes and being active on social media.
Best part of the job? “I really enjoy talking to clients, finding out what they want for their project and ensuring that they receive the best quote we can give them.”

You’ll find David playing golf at the weekends with his mates at different courses around Kent, and he also enjoys running.
Best part of the job? “I love taking pride in the work and the chance to get involved with some really nice jobs - it’s really nice to see happy clients. Being part of a hardworking team is really rewarding too.”

A dedicated family man, Bruno spends his free time with his wife and two children, visiting the cinema, parks and going away on family holidays.
Best part of the job? “The whole process – from the start when we go to site and the client hasn’t got a clear idea so we give advice and suggestions, to the moment they see the final result and we know they’re happy.”

When work finishes on Friday, Andy enjoys a good bit of banter with the team onsite – they often have a drink and BBQ. Andy says the teamworking and socialising goes hand in hand.
Best part of the job? “Every day is different. One day we’re working on countertops, another it will be flooring. Sometimes we’re producing brand new terrazzo, other times old terrazzo that needs to be repaired.

Much of his role at the company involves following up quotes and estimates put forward to clients by John and Karina. Diego checks that the client is happy with the quote and timescales. The other part of his job is to accompany visitors to the showroom and factory. He says he enjoys both roles equally, but particularly likes meeting with clients, chatting with them and showing them around.
Outside of work, Diego is a family man spending time with his wife and son. When he joined Diespeker he became caught up in the cycling craze, buying a professional bike which he uses to travel around London and discover hidden away places difficult to reach by public transport or car.

Tanya is a bit of an allrounder; she fields sales enquiries and makes sure they get in front of the right person, prices up smaller tiling projects, arranges deliveries with couriers and meets clients to discuss upcoming projects before giving this information to the estimators. She says the best part of her day to day work is the variety of the projects, which means she is always learning something new.
When not at the office Tanya enjoys getting out into the fresh air with her young son. She also loves reading books with him. She likes cooking too, with a wide range of dishes including seafood pasta, and curries in her repertoire.

In her role, Kelly takes responsibility for all the sample requests that come into Diespeker by email, phone call or via the website ordering system. She processes all orders, which includes liaising with the factory to get samples cut and overseeing distribution to clients. She says she loves everything to do with samples, getting the materials out and helping to secure new projects for the team.
With sample ordering always busy, Kelly has lots to keep her on the go – and its no different at home where she has three children, two dogs, five ragdoll cats and two mini lop ear rabbits to look after!

As Assistant Operations Manager Sonny’s role includes many varied tasks within the whole work process – he says it’s hard to describe everything he does and all the responsibilities he takes. He gets involved in most projects here in the UK as well as overseas, covering residential and commercial, from installing kitchen worktops and reception desks to wall cladding. He is also involved in templating, pendulum floor testing and handling customer enquiries.
Sonny likes the fact that every day starts with a different project to work on. He really enjoys talking with happy clients when a job is finished, as customer satisfaction is his main motivation.
Outside of work Sonny loves to spend time with his friends, particularly when its BBQ weather. And when he gets the chance, he enjoys travelling abroad.

Rosy-May joined the company in late 2020 to help with admin tasks including answering the phone and emails. She also works with Karina, writing up quotes. She says she enjoys every aspect of the job, especially learning how to read measurements for quotes.
When she’s not at Diespeker Rosy-May loves indulging in retail therapy and spending time with her family.