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Melanie Dando
Office Manager
Joined Ecogen in 2015, initially as our administrator weighbridge operator and administrator. Following the company’s expansion, Mel was invited to take over the running of all office and admin functions of the company. With a background in personnel and administration, Mel is a keen rugby supporter and fitness enthusiast. She is married to Tom, and lives in Hampshire with their son.
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Robert Monger
Administration & Weighbridge Operative
Rob began his working career at Ecogen in 2018 in our operations team before deciding to continue his studies in law, English language and psychology. In 2020 Rob decided to return, full time, as our administration and weighbridge operator. In his spare time Rob is a car enthusiast, his current project is renovating a 2002 Land Rover Defender.
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Sophie Tait
Key Account Manager
Sophie joined Ecogen in 2018, her role is split between the commercial buying and administration departments. Sophie has worked in Early Years Education and management until now, she previously managed a Nursery School in Hampshire which has provided her with vast skills in administration and working with people. In her spare time Sophie enjoys upcycling her furniture projects, or meals out with friends and spending time with her nephews in their home town of Alresford.
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Danny Ball
Key Account Manager
Danny Joined the Ecogen Recycling commercial team in 2020. With a mixed back ground of working as a IT sales manager in both the hardware distribution and banking software sectors. As well as running a family owned private ambulance service for the last 14 years, he brings a wide range of skills to the team. His new role with Ecogen Recycling is to help expand the customer base as we move to the new site this year. In his spare time Danny has a passion for motorsport so often found at a race track around the country.
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Dan Tridini
Commercial Manager
Dan joined the commercial team here at Ecogen Recycling in 2018. Dan’s background has mainly been in the snow sports industry in particular setting up his own ski school based in France back in 2014. With further sales and management experience in the fitness industry in addition to being a qualified personal trainer Dan brings a variety of skills to his new role. Dan has a passion for his food as well as sports such as rugby, skiing and surfing. When he is not in the office he is likely to be found in the gym or on the golf course.
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James Lewis
Commercial Director
Joined Ecogen in 2013 with a remit to establish the company’s commercial department and expand our customer base. James is responsible for the company’s commercial operations in the UK and Europe with an additional remit for Human Resources. With a diverse background from both the I.T and health and fitness industry, James is a keen cricketer, skier and squash player in his spare time. He is married to Amy and lives in Buckinghamshire. James holds a BA in Management and Statistics from Exeter University, and is a Director of a number of other companies within the health and fitness industry.
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Megan Nicholls
Accounts/Director
Megan Joined Ecogen in 2013 and is responsible for process management with an additional remit for finance. With a background in leisure and hospitality management , Megan is an avid reader with an interest in cooking, health and wellbeing. She is married to Will with whom she has two children, and lives in Hampshire. Megan read Psychology at The University of Hull.
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William Nicholls
Managing Director
William has been working the plastic recycling industry since 2005. In 2010 William founded Ecogen Recycling Ltd and based operations out of a small site in Winchester, Hampshire. By January 2015 the company had out-grown its surroundings and relocated operations to a three acre site in Alresford, Hampshire. As MD, William remains highly involved with operations and has continued guiding the business through constant growth, into profitability now with a multi-million pound annual turnover. In his limited spare time, William will be found cruising around Hampshire on various motorbikes or spending time with family.
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Thomas Dando
Operations Supervisor
Joined Ecogen in 2016, initially as a Site Operative. Following the company’s expansion, Tom was invited to take over the running of our production team, which he did with great success and in 2018 he accepted promotion to the role of Operations Supervisor. With a background in port operations, Tom is a keen rugby player and fitness enthusiast. He is married to Melanie, and lives in Hampshire.
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Toby Mottram
Operations Manager
Joined Ecogen in 2014, initially within our commercial department. Following the acquisition of our Alresford site, Toby was invited to take over the running our operations department. Toby is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations at our Alresford facility. With a background in the sales & construction industry, Toby is a keen shot and rowing coach. He is married to Grace, and lives in Buckinghamshire.
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Operations Team
Left to right: Sean, Matt, Adam, Alex, Gary, Chris, Rob, Tom