You can’t put a value on peace of mind…

Andy MacKenzie

Managing Director

Having worked in the interiors industry since 1983, Andy set up Cubex Contracts in 1996. Starting his career in a large national company, Welconstruct, and being a competitive type, Andy worked hard to build his Midlands area up to be one of the most profitable in the company (Andy spent Christmas Eve 1983 delivering catalogues around Northampton listening to Only You by The Flying Pickets whilst everyone else was in the pub!) Being such a large organisation, however, Andy saw the need for more regional hubs that could deliver a faster, more efficient service to customers. So in 1996 he decided to go it alone! Since then Cubex has gone from strength to strength (although we credit that success to the fabulous team he has recruited!) with Andy heading up Sales and Design and working on the strategic development of the business. Andy brings a wealth of experience and integrity to the team…we have to say that, he’s the boss!

Yvonne Taylor (MBA)

General Manager

Yvonne has been a member of the Cubex Contracts team for a few years now, joining in the middle of the pandemic in 2020.  As General Manager, Yvonne is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business overseeing customer projects, new sales and our business marketing strategies… She’s a lady of many talents! (Just keep her away from open flames and sharp objects – she’s a tad accident prone!) With an extensive background in commercial awareness, Yvonne spends a lot of her time focusing on the continued expansion and development of Cubex – thankfully her tenacious personality, along with her talent for sales and customer service, put her in good stead to execute these objectives seamlessly. Living almost 90 miles away from Cubex HQ, Yvonne puts hybrid working to the test – and successfully might we add! When she’s not managing the Cubex team (including our office dog, Sprout!), Yvonne can be found dressmaking, playing squash or riding her motorbike… Yes, really!  Yvonne owns a Cruiser and an Adventure bike. Truth be told, there’s no end to Yvonne’s talents as she’s also a qualified day skipper and coastal sailor.  In addition to her love of motorbikes (and classic cars), Yvonne enjoys exploring new places, finding hidden treasures up and down the UK and spending time with her cockapoo (Roxy), her partner, Leigh, and her 2 stepchildren.

Jane Malt

Office Manager

We welcomed Jane to the Cubex team several years ago, originally as our Office Administrator (officially) and jack of all trades (unofficially).  Arguably the most organised member of the team, Jane soon found herself worthy of the promotion to Office Manager – a position she has executed effortlessly!  An extensive background in customer service management puts Jane in good stead as our customers’ first port of call during their project installation (and our Projects Team are often in awe of her initiative and efficiency!) Living just 3 miles away from Cubex HQ and next door to the boss, Jane enjoys spending her weekends planting in the garden, cooking up a storm in the kitchen or taking her beloved Labrador, Miss Poppy on a local shoot (they team up in all weathers and walk for miles!).  Jane and her husband, Kevin, share an impressive brood between them including 3 Labradors and 2 Springer Spaniels, and there’s a big ongoing debate about whether to add a new cat to the family too!

Susan Pendred

Office Administrator

Sue joined Cubex Contracts a fair few years ago (cough, 6) as Office Administrator and it didn’t take long for her to exceed expectations with her efficiency, attention to detail and organisational skills (not surprising really considering her previous career!) Before joining Cubex, Sue worked as a Primary School Teacher… Needless to say she has no issues keeping a lively and young-at-heart Cubex team in line! As Office Administrator, Sue is responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the office and assisting the Sales and Operations teams with their projects.  Sue is also in charge of the tea and coffee supplies, and maybe the odd biscuit! Out of work Sue enjoys spending time in the great outdoors either going for walks or growing her own vegetables in the garden; although this has taken a backseat recently as, at the beginning of 2023, Sue and her husband were promoted to Grandparents!  Naturally, Sue has taken her new role of Nanny very seriously and has found a new hobby knitting baby hats, mittens, jumpers … You name it Sue is knitting it. (Any requests, anyone?)

Kris Howe (SMSTS)

Project & Site Manager

Having been in the high-end yacht refurbishment business travelling the world for all of his working life (and we’re talking the kind of yachts we all dream about!), Kris came aboard the Cubex team in 2018 as Project and Site Manager.  That’s right, Kris traded Miami for Northamptonshire.

Putting his hands-on carpentry skills and experience to the test, Kris is responsible for making our clients commercial dreams become reality!  This includes all of the nitty gritty behind the scenes stuff too including all health and safety requirements, ordering of materials, labour co-ordination and the program of works… it’s fair to say Kris has his hands full!  

And the same goes for his homelife; Kris has a wife and two young daughters (his eldest would love a dog, but Kris isn’t so sure there’s enough hours in the day to add another member to their brood).  As a family they enjoy going to the cinema, swimming and canoeing in the local river – with a fish net (you never know what you’ll catch out there!).  And on the rare occasions where Kris gets some time to himself, he can be found watching the football with a beer in hand… and relaaaax!

Matthew Griffiths

Design/Estimator

Matt originally joined the Cubex team (a fair few years ago now) from the glamorous world of TV!  In his role of Estimator/Designer (and unofficial IT support), Matt enjoys creating multi-functional space saving solutions using 3D design rendering walk-through videos (have you seen them? They’re quite spectacular!) Living in Broughton with wife Josie and their two cats, Willow and Jack, Matt is your go-to-guy for any feline-related questions!  Matt is currently learning to play the piano (although we’re yet to hear this new talent of his!) and grows his own fruit and veg in his back garden.  In his free time, Matt enjoys a game of squash or a night-in with friends playing board games… We hear it can get quite competitive in the Griffiths household!  Oh and if you ever visit us here at Cubex HQ, be sure to stop by Matt’s desk for a cookie or three… his stash is pretty impressive!

Steve Smith

CMIOSH, Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner OSHCR. Registered Consultant, Good Egg

Stephen Smith, Principle Consultant and Managing Director at Sphere Risk, Health and Safety Management has been working with Cubex since 2012. Steve’s impressive list of H&S Qualifications and extensive experience have proved to be invaluable in offering advice to both Cubex and our Customers on Health and Safety issues relating to our projects. Acting as our competent person and providing us with a common sense approach, Steve and his team have been instrumental in helping Cubex acquire our SMAS, CHAS and Safe Contractor accreditations. His team regularly attend our sites to conduct inspections and training and everyone at Cubex does whatever Steve tells us to do, because he can be quite scary when he tells you off.

Andrea Attwood

Accounts Administrator

Andrea Attwood, from Attwood Associates joins us once a week to look after our book keeping and finance, and made a huge impact on her first day by bringing in homemade cakes. We all trip over ourselves to be the first to get her a cuppa when she comes in as she approves our expenses and pays our wages! With 14 year’s years book keeping experience, our company finances are in safe hands. What we all very much want to know, however, is, has she ever counted up the spots on her Dalmatian?

William O’Keeffe

Business Development/Account Manager

Will – arguably the most creative member of the Cubex team who is always up for a challenge, joined us from SixStar Damp Proofing where he was Area Sales Manager. His affable nature helped him to build relationships with homeowners, landlords, letting agents and Local Housing Associations as he sold a range of ventilation and damp proofing products. In his role at Cubex, Will says he enjoys the diversity of people and companies he gets to meet while helping them to realise the full potential of their commercial fit out, refurbishment and mezzanine installation projects. Will lives in Leamington Spa with his partner of 20 years, Bea and his two daughters, Sophie and Isabelle. When Will is not being driven scatty by his pre-teen daughters, he can be found expressing his talented creative side as an artist (and his work is pretty impressive too!). He is also an avid runner and enjoys sampling food from different countries and cultures. Oh – and let’s not forget he also speaks a little Spanish and Hungarian too… in fact there’s not a lot he can’t do really!!

Sprout

Office Dog

The adorable Sprout joined the team in May 2021 and lives just 3 miles away from Cubex HQ with our Managing Director, Andy.  Although Sprout has to share the limelight at home with his fur-siblings, Rufus and Olly Purrs, he gets all the attention at Cubex! As a member of the Cubex team, Sprout’s main responsibility is greeting visitors, including the postman!  Sprout is very good at his job and makes it his mission to befriend as many people as possible throughout the day… Although Yvonne is definitely his favourite! In addition to greeting visitors with a mighty (ahem!) bark and wagging tail, Sprout enjoys keeping the Cubex team entertained and sampling the treat selection in Yvonne’s desk drawer (there’s a reason why she’s his favourite!). When Sprout isn’t busy working, he enjoys a game of fetch, thieving Andy’s bobble hat and has even been known to paddle board and rock climb!  Sprout also enjoys going for long walks; and if he can give Andy the slip, even better… (tracker now in place!) Sprout is an incredibly valued member of the Cubex team who brightens everyone’s day with his happy, friendly and mischievous personality.  When Matthew isn’t throwing a ball for him, Sprout can be found lying on the glass floor in the office spying on the people below… someone’s got to keep an eye on things!