Our Team

Matt Hancock

I have been in the cherry and stone fruit business for 16 years. The diversity of people in the business are what have made it so much fun and the perishability of our product keeps me on my toes! Family, skiing, tennis and golf are great.

Duncan Forbes

I am passionate about stone fruit and cherries having had 17 years experience in retail, technical and commercial roles . I love the challenge of developing customers and suppliers (new/current). Could be better at foreign languages, but it never stops me from trying...!!!

Graham Beer

I joined the company in April 09 as a Logistics Coordinator, I have been in the fruit industry for the past 19 years. I have two children and I’m engaged to be married in 2011. I enjoy riding bikes with my kids, reading books & watching films.

James Goldsworthy

I have a strong personality, who can turn my hand to many different things. I am new to the company, but eager to drive my role , and the business, onto bigger and better things. I am a sporting person, who enjoys both watching and participating. I am married with 1 child

Lesley Jones

I have been with Norton Folgate for 8 years working in the technical team. I have 15 years experience in cherries and ensure customers get what they ask for. I love my garden!

Sarah Hill

I joined Norton Folgate 1st July 2009. Previously I was Technical manager for a UK based Topfruit company in Kent. I worked within the stone fruit industry for 8 years including being Quality Manager for a leading UK retailer, working with operations, suppliers and customers on behalf of stone-fruit, top-fruit, melon, grape, citrus, tropical fruit vegetables & salad categories.

Chris Walker

I am passionate about the business, enjoy taking responsibility for the company’s numbers, diligent with a good sense of humour. I also pay the bills so please be nice to me!!

Maxine Bicker

I look after all the administration at Norton Folgate. I am a people person who is well-liked by my colleagues, pro-active and accepting of responsibility, excited about the future of the business

Dan Waters

I joined the business in April 2009 with extensive stone fruit experience as a Product Manager. I am a good team player who enjoys sport, my family and my new VW Camper Van.

Chris Thorburn

I joined the business in April 2009 with years of stone fruit experience. I am the Cherry Product Manager. I enjoy fishing, walking and all sport, apart from football!! I am married with 1 child.