Our Team

Head of Contract Implementation

Amy Herring

I drive the management and delivery of client specific projects and look after Murray’s team of Account Managers, ensuring that our customers receive the service and care they expect from Murray Uniforms. Amy on people and culture: “A solid team, which recognises and employs individuals key strengths and experiences to deliver a first class, fully managed service to our clients.”

Head of Design

Ana Dieaconu

“We create innovative solution-based designs tailored to the client’s culture, identity and image.”With both a BA and MA in Fashion Design, Ana is responsible for defining the vision and creating strategies for the Design team. She analyses and challenges the team’s capabilities to support them into achieving their goals. Ana guides her team to execute and deliver high quality results, and also leads her team to grow, learn and improve on a personal level. Ana on people and culture “Murray’s team are nurtured and encouraged by the business to independently grow within an incredible team of experts. The team is customer and people focused, with high quality and service in mind. It is a unique culture and team and a great place to learn and develop.”

Strategic Clients Director

Andrew Bacon

Andrew has over 20 years’ experience within the textile industry, the last 18 being within the corporate wear sector.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping to win and implement major new contracts within all key business sectors.  This success can largely be the result of listening to the client’s needs and expectations before helping to build a uniform range and service provision that will go over and above the clients and wearers expectations.  This is achieved by working closely with the multi disciplines within the organisation from Design through to Operations. Over the years Andrew has worked on requirements with businesses based in UK, Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia.  He holds good knowledge of the supply chain having visited a number of fabric mills and garment manufacturers across Europe and Asia. His thoughts on people & culture: “The team at Murray are very positive, we all have a common theme of providing the best possible service and quality products that will stand the test of time for our clients.  We are all open minded, receptive to change and trying new approaches to continually work smarter”.

Sales Director

Andy Bass

“Developing a strategic partnership with customers to provide a fully managed service”With nearly 40 years in the business, Andy has been with Murray since it’s infancy, helping to drive and grow the business alongside his father. Now, Andy uses his knowledge of the industry coupled with expertise in garment development to help customers achieve their brand and people goals, through well-fitting, quality uniforms.

“Murray is a strong team of professional and motivated individuals coming together to create a dynamic team, focussed on success for our customers.”

Head of Supply Chain

Chris Everest

“Aligning supplier capabilities with client requirements in a time focussed, cost targeted and quality driven approach is the foundation to any successful supply chain”Chris has spent over 15 years working in the supply chain industry with extensive knowledge of FMCG, luxury fashion and electrical cabling sectors. With in-depth experience of supply chains covering several continents there is a broad understanding of how to best meet customer needs. The winner of the Supply Chain Visibility award at the prestigious Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2017, for the implementation of an RFID stock monitoring solution, Chris is always keen to implement innovative solutions.

Finance Manager

Daniel Heydon

“The finance team look after all areas from transactional reporting through to commercial projects and strategic input. The team are very close knit and will always be there for each other”Joined Murray Uniforms in November 2022 as Finance Manager having previously spent 10 years working within the finance department of a market leading manufacturing company, most recently as the Senior Management Accountant. With experience of managing a small finance team and being the lead point of contact for all core finance functions and processes, I am now delighted to have joined the Murray Team to support the business through creating and maintaining financial controls and providing clear visibility of financial performance.

Client Relationship Manager

Ken Denny

“It isn’t just about the garments themselves, it’s also about the services, solutions, and the systems we provide behind each of the garments that sets us apart.”Ken works with our clients throughout the UK & Europe, and with the team creates and delivers world-class uniform designs and solutions that optimise brand impact, minimise costs, and create employee loyalty and engagement. Ken on people and culture: “Murray is a great place to work with a great team of people. The cohesive and seamless approach by which a uniform project is managed is a breath of fresh air for the industry. It’s a very customer focused, innovative and dynamic business.”

Head of Marketing & Brand

Liam Gibson

“I aim to lean on my multi-industry experience to create a market-leading strategy that really showcases the strength of Murray to a wider audience”Liam joined in September 2020 and brings a wealth of experience, having worked in a number industries holding key marketing positions. His 20 years of marketing expertise has come from the banking, cosmetics/beauty, airlines and plumbing & heating sectors. Liam is responsible for developing the multi-channel marketing strategy for Murray Uniforms, including a robust brand strategy that conveys the company’s core messages, values, people and look and feel.   His thoughts on people & culture: “A team that shows passion and pulls together for everyone involved, invariably breeds success”

Operations Manager

Luke Walker

Luke is an experienced Operations Manager with over 12 years’ experience working in the Logistics Industry, experienced in 3PL across multi-site warehouses as well as Contract Management. He has been involved in start up projects as well as client implementations inclusive of SLA Agreements, WMS/ERP developments, KPI creations and management of various departments within an Operation. Luke have joined Murray Uniforms at an exciting time where he can use his experience to help continue the growth of the business and look forward to being part of the journey.

Managing Director

Mark Bass

‘Intelligently applied science and human-centred design, delivering Work Smarter to every unique client requirement, is what motivates us every day'Mark joined the business in 2009, having previously founded and run a successful business, he has established the long-term vision and direction of Murray and the development and execution of strategy to achieve that vision. Mark on people and culture: “Our culture brings together a team of people that are focussed, innovative, energetic, creative and successful, but always remaining humble enough to continually learn new, smarter ways of working”

Business Intelligence & Innovation Lead

Roy Bass

With 14 years in the industry, Roy ensures garments are sourced to customer deadlines at a fair price and ensures the quality of garments is consistently maintained to an above industry level. He also ensures our Supply Chain is compliant with all relevant regulations and is acting in an ethical manner. Roy and his team explore new ideas and opportunities to use new technology innovations and developments to continually increase the value of our offering. Roy on people and culture: A strong team, with a friendly atmosphere.

HR Business Partner

Zoe Varney

“Focussed on HR being a true business partner rather than simply a transactional service”Responsible for leading all people related activities across the Elmdene Group, Zoe has built a strong HR function within the business, helping to drive continual business success through it’s people. Zoe on people and culture: “Murrays culture is integral to our success, a great amount of time, care and attention is placed on our HR and recruitment strategy which we are continuously improving and developing as we continue to grow at a rapid rate.”