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Sales and Marketing Department |
| Rarely in one place at a time our Sales team are continually on the move visiting libraries on a regular basis. |
 | Bernard A. Starkmann
Bernard joined the family business in 1997 having completed a D.Phil. in organic chemistry. In 2004 he graduated with an MBA from the London Business School. He has worked his way through the company to become Managing Director. Bernard is passionate about the business and in particular about providing an excellent and unsurpassed service to customers. A regular visitor to libraries and trade fairs he looks forward to meeting you and to receiving your comments and suggestions. You can contact him by email at bas@starkmann.co.uk |
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 | Christa Hammersley
Having graduated at London University in History of Art and German Literature, Christa joined us more than 20 years ago. She worked for several years in the London office and is now based in Modena, Italy. She is the Area Sales Manager responsible for looking after libraries in markets which include Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Southern Germany.
Her e-mail address is hammersley@starkmann.co.uk |
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 | Martin Illmann
Martin is the Area Sales Manager who looks after customers in countries which include Belgium, Estonia, France, Finland, Northern/Eastern Germany, Eire, Hong Kong, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland and Sweden. He speaks English, French, German and Italian. His email address is illmann@starkmann.co.uk |
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 | Manon Rouze
Manon Rouze is the Marketing Assistant at Starkmann Limited and has a background in Business/Management and Marketing. Passionate about literature, she is the Editor of the Starkmann 'Major Reference Works' bibliography. You can contact her at: promotions@starkmann.co.uk |
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Operations Department |
| Our Operations Team are reliable and experienced. Our aim is to continue to meet the needs of our customers by providing a highly flexible and best value supply service. |
 | Mihai Mihalache
Mihai is the Operations Supervisor at Starkmann. He has a background in Civil Engineering, Business and Management and speaks four languages. For over thirteen years, he worked in business and management spread over the retail, creative media and hospitality sectors. He is also a photographer and creative producer. Over the last few years, he had photographs displayed at a number of international exhibitions and worked on a few short films and on a documentary. You can contact him at: OpsSupervisor@starkmann.co.uk |
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 | Caroline Piggott
Caroline Piggott is an Assistant Operations Manager and has been with Starkmann for over fifteen years. Caroline helps to manage many aspects of the Operations Department and can always be found behind her wall of carts and Search Plus arrivals. When Caroline has the chance she enjoys reading and looking after her daughter. You can contact her on piggott@starkmann.co.uk |
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 | Rollo Crookshank
Rollo Crookshank has been with the company since 1992 and is one of the two assistant operations managers who heads up the Standing Orders department and many other duties. Rollo came from a background in the book industry and has a great deal of experience. When Rollo is not working on Standing Orders or in the dispatch area he can be found re-enacting the battle of Hastings or attending a meeting about Richard Coeur de Lion.
You can contact him on crookshank@starkmann.co.uk |
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 | Irina Butunoi
Irina is the Receptionist and Operations Assistant at Starkmann. A graduate of the University of Bucharest, she studied English Language and Literature. Her interests include music, sport and travelling. You can contact her at: reception@starkmann.co.uk |
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Customer Service Team |
| Our multi-lingual Customer Service Team are trained to listen, and help with your enquiries and your orders. |
 | Jaqueline Tucker
After having worked for Starkmann for 11 years, Jaqueline took a break in 2001 to have her two children. She has now returned on a part-time basis, working four mornings a week. In her spare time (children permitting!) Jaqueline enjoys literature, theatre and travelling.
You can contact Jaqueline at CustServManager@starkmann.co.uk |
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Finance Department |
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 | Sheikh Obarey
Sheikh is the Accounts Manager and joined the company in 1985. His hobbies are swimming and travelling, especially to the Arabic countries. You can email him at: sobarey@starkmann.co.uk |
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