Meet The Team

Company Strategy

  • Pete Boby
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    Managing Director
    Joined: Founder, 1991.

    Responsibilities: Principal sales and customer support contact for organisations across the South West, including Bath and Bristol.

    Interests: Rugby (Bath and England), cricket and family life.

  • James Spinks
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    Sales Director
    Joined: 1996.

    Responsibilities: Sales and customer support for organisations across Dorset and Hampshire, particularly those utilising mobile IT devices and systems.

    Interests: Football (AFC Bournemouth & West Ham), golf and family life.

  • Brian Vockins

    Director
    Joined: Founder, 1991.

    Responsibilities: Strategy and finance.

    Interests: Golf, rugby and South African travel.

  • Hilary Vockins

    Company Secretary
    Joined: Founder, 1991.

    Responsibilities: Management support.

    Interests: South African travel.


Account Managers

  • Ritchie Whiting
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    Account Manager
    Joined: 2007.

    Responsibilities: Sales, immediate support and on-site assistance for local organisations in Dorset and Hampshire

    Interests: Football (Liverpool) and home life with his partner and young daughter.

  • Heather Smith
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    Account Manager
    Joined: 2010

    Responsibilities: Looking after Grapevine's fixed line customers and uncovering new business opportunities.

    Interests: Faith, family, friends and fun!

  • Donna Fletcher

    Account Manager
    Joined: 1993

    Responsibilities: Grapevine's longest-serving staff member, who provides an invaluable resource for Bath and Bristol business with their mobile communications, through her friendly and skilled approach.

    Interests: Family activities, holidays and socialising.

  • Louise Summerfield

    Account Manager
    Joined: 2011

    Responsibilities: With over 11 years of sales experience in mobile industry, Louise is responsible for attracting new business customers.

    Interests: The only Wales rugby supporter in the team! Also an exercise fanatic and massive foodie.


Specialist Support

  • Ed Lewis

    Mobile IT / Data Support Manager
    Joined: 2005

    Responsibilities: Grapevine’s in-house technical support and link with internal IT departments or outsourced service companies to extend the reach of office systems through mobile devices.

    Interests: Biking, running and a growing young family!

  • Ed Shaw
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    Operations Manager
    Joined: 1998

    Responsibilities: Purchasing, reporting and company communications.

    Interests: Competitive football, supporting Arsenal & AFC Bournemouth, live music and kayaking.

  • Nicky Vockins

    Accounts
    Joined: 1999

    Responsibilities: Heads Grapevine’s accounts office.

    Interests: Running, outdoor activities and winter sports.


Customer Support

  • Nicola Hallett

    Customer Support Administrator
    Joined: 2006

    Responsibilities: The first point of contact at Grapevine’s Poole office for customer support.

    Interests: Looking after animals and overseas trips.

  • Martyn Dormer

    Business Sales and Support
    Joined: 1999

    Responsibilities: In-house customer support from Grapevine’s Bath office.

    Interests: Music, music and more music!

  • Jess Westcott

    Admin Assistant
    Joined: 2011

    Our latest recruit, Jess is first on hand when customer assistance and technical queries come into the support team.

    Interests: Fitness, shopping and socialising.

  • Alana Sandall

    Admin and Sales Support
    Joined: 2011

    Responsibilities: Always helpful to customers and colleagues alike, Alana is a valuable all-rounder handling administration, sales and support tasks.

    Interests: Holidays, weekend plans and time in the company of family and friends.