About Us

The CP Timber Team


We have a fantastic team of people with over 100 years of combined experience in the timber trade.

With our knowledge and enthusiasm we can usually find anything you're after so have a look below and see who it is you're talking to when we answer your call.

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Chris Powell
Managing Director

Chris is the owner and MD of the business.

He is a very hands on boss, always available to discuss and develop CP Timber's business with their clients.

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Mark Sanz
Sales Manager

Mark is in charge when Chris is not around, dealing with any company issues as they arise.

He is also responsible for sales and hardwood procurement.

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Peter Winter
Sales Executive

Peter is based in the north of England running the softwood and specialty products division.

He is currently Chairman of Forests Forever, the environmental arm of the Timber Trade Federation, where he is a Director and sits on the governing board.

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Simon Wilkinson
Sales Executive

Simon has grounded his timber experience at the sharp end, having worked in QC before moving into sales.

He works closely with Peter on our softwood and specialty products.

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Mark Narraway
Sales Executive

With over 25 years sales experience in timber, Mark has excellent all round knowledge of all our products.

He spends much of his time visiting our clients to help them with their timber requirements.

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Angelique Taylor
Sales Executive

Angelique has five years experience on the sales desk and will deal with your enquiries with smooth efficiency.

She also assists Mark with our hardwood purchasing.

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Sales Executive

Jan's time is mainly spent selling our European and African species.

He has many years of hardwood experience having worked in the tropics and then in importing.

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Sally Page
Administration

Sally looks after our documents and shipping, as well as chasing our creditors.

These important functions help to make our business run smoothly.

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Andrea Daly
Administrator

Andrea is in charge of making sure you get your delivery on time.

She will also make sure you receive all your paperwork and specifications when you need them.

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Andy Bartlett
Stock and Environmental Manager

With over 20 years experience in the timber trade, Andy is CP's all rounder, involved in stock control, accounts, sales and haulage.

Significantly, he also spearheads our environmental activities, helping us to maintain our various chain of custody schemes and working with our buyers in our commitment to responsible purchasing.