Mike Challans Email & Phone Number

King'S Lynn, England, United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Nottingham, United Kingdom

- Head of Quality, Technical & Compliance for the UK, Ireland & Europe- Ensuring the paper for recycling purchased is compliant for China, south east Asia and European EN643 standards- Responsible for the management of the largest quality inspection team in the UK & Ireland- Focus on 100% inspection rates on paper for recycling

Manchester, United Kingdom

Responsible for the management and provision of fit-for-purpose baling & compaction machinery serving our wide customer base

Manchester, United Kingdom

Key responsibility is the strategic management of recovered fibre and materials for SAICA Natur in the UK. My role is to ensure the PM11 containerboard mill has sufficient, good quality OCC/KLS and NKLS as feedstock. I am also responsible for the profitable trading of surplus fibre and other recyclable materials from our various UK operations.The ability to work with many stakeholders is paramount, which include: our depots, third party commercial clients, waste managers, independent merchants and the management of the SAICA Natur trading team.

Responsible for Key Account Management, New Business Development (Major Accounts), Marketing and managing our National Accounts Customer Services Team. Experienced in working with both the Local Authority and Commercial sectors. My core area of success is with key UK retailers where I have a strong track record of winning new business and an enviable contact list.Additionally, my 12+ years in recycling & waste management has given me an excellent knowledge of paper grades, plastic grades plus a deep understanding of the commercial and operational workings of the industry.

Responsible for sales of baling equipment in the North of England to the recycling and waste industry and directly to organisations wishing to improve their recycling costs.

Responsible for all commercial and marketing activities at Kappa Paper Recycling in the East Midlands

Covered many aspects of key client account management. Activities included, sourcing print suppliers, estimating, quoting, closing sales and project managing jobs from design through to succesful delivery.

Responsible for the production project management and client liaison of various types of print - mainly calendars and diaries.

Ba (Hons) 2:2, Geography & English

Activities and Societies: Member of: College Rugby XV - Captain & Committee member during final year Senior Student (Student Head - Halls.

Pg Dipm Mcim, Chartered Post Graduate Diploma In Marketing, B - Merit

Emerging Themes Analysis & Decision Strategic Planning Managing Corporate Reputation