Management

STBN is managed by a voluntary executive committe consisting of members from local business who provide the basis of our organisation.

Our current Executive Committee consists of;

ROBERT ASKEW - PRESIDENT Graduated in Chemical Engineering from Bradford University in 1971, and went to work in Germany as a process development engineer. became a Chartered Engineer and returned to the UK after 5 years. Continued to work in real Jobs at Durham Chemicals and Sterling Organics until 1981. At this point, I threw caution to the wind and started a Security Alarm business (TEC Security). Sold TEC and took over the family business, Tyneside Leathercrafts in 1989. Batteled foreign competition until 2006 at which point we closed down the manufacturing side and formed current business, Border Leathercrafts Ltd. Founding Member and Past President of Cleadon Rotary Club, Ex vice chair of NECC (ST branch), Founder director of STMF. Contact Bob at: bob@leathercrafts.com Link to Border Leathercrafts Ltd Web Site: www.leathercrafts.com
PETER BRUMBY - CHAIRMAN Peter is a local accountant with Charlton& Co, South Shields, with over 40 years experience in this industry. As Chairman, Peter chair's Executive and monthly members meetings of STBN. In addition to his role with STBN, Peter is also Vice Chair of Business Clubs North East Ltd and Chairman of the South Tyneside Committee of the North East Chamber of Commerce . Contact Peter at: peter.brumby@charltonandco.co.uk
EDDIE CZESTOCHOWSKI - DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Eddie's company Cell Pack Solutions Ltd specialises in solving battery problems . The company was established in 1998 and over this time has won many awards for its Websites and Innovation through Technology. Eddie is a keen believer in getting involved in the local business community and is also a founder member of the South Tyneside Manufacturers Forum Contact Eddie at: batteries@cellpacksolutions.com Link to Cell Pack Solutions Ltd Web Site: www.cellpacksolutions.co.uk
BERNICE ROBINSON - EXECUTIVE MEMBER Bernice is the owner of two local hairdressing and beauty salons, Rainbows Hair & Beauty and Unique Hair Design. Within the Network Bernice has responsibility for fundraising, social activities and networking events on behalf of the organisation. Contact Bernice at; info@stbn.co.uk


DAVID BAXTER - EXECUTIVE MEMBER After leaving school David spent 12 years in retail with Boots the Chemist before moving into direct sales in the Pharmaceutical industry, selling over the counter medicines into retail pharmacies. These were the days when “Account Executives” & “Business Development Managers” had Sales Representative on their business card! In 1988 David attended a Dale Carnegie Training Programme which changed his career direction and indeed his life entirely. After completing intensive Instructor Training, David joined the business as a self-employed Associate and both sold & delivered Dale Carnegie Training and Coaching Programmes as well as In House training nationally for many organisations. Since 2001 he has worked as a Self Employed Independent Trainer & Coach. Specialising in Sales, Presentation Skills, Management Team Development and Organisational Change, David delivers Training & Coaching which is practical, inter-active, positive and focused on the needs of the Client as well as each delegate. Born, bred & still living in South Shields David is committed to working in partnership with South Tyneside people & organisations. Contact david@davidbaxter.biz