The UKATA Office Team
The UKATA office team consists of dedicated staff all of whom are committed to supporting the Association in both maintaining and improving standards in asbestos training throughout the UK and beyond.
As UKATA goes from strength the strength, the team has become more departmentalised whilst at the same time retaining the personal service they are renowned for.
Craig Evans, UKATA's Chief Operating Officer leads the team and takes on the strategic COO role working closely with the UKATA board in an advisory capacity to help the organisation achieve its membership growth aspirations and elevate UKATA’s reputation further within the industry.
To find out more about each team member, simply click on their picture.
Craig joined the Association in November 2011, prior to which he worked in the legal sector for 7 years.
Formerly the General Manager of UKATA, Craig’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in July 2018 reflects the role he has played in developing the organisation since 2011.
Craig takes on the strategic COO role working closely with the UKATA board in an advisory capacity to help the organisation achieve its membership growth aspirations and elevate UKATA’s reputation further within the industry.
A former winner of Business Person of the Year at the prestigious Derbyshire Times Business Awards, Craig has more than 10 years’ experience in leadership and management roles.
Email: craig.evans@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Debbie joined UKATA in December 2008 following a 20 year career in Logistics, working for DHL as Operations Manager.
Debbie is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for overseeing the provision of services, primarily within the membership department, ensuring a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of our members.
In July 2018, Debbie was presented with a 10 years' service award at the prestigious UKATA AGM & Excellence Awards held at Radisson Blu East Midlands.
Email: debbie.nixon@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Laura joined UKATA in November 2014 following several years working within the financial services sector.
Laura is oversees the day to day financials and holds the post of Company Secretary.
Email: laura.evans@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Liam joined UKATA in November 2020 as the Quality Assurance Manager.
Liam is responsible for auditing quality systems, processes, procedures, communications, documents and policies on behalf of the association.
Email: liam.pembleton@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Sasha joined UKATA in March 2015 following several years working within the retail sector.
Sasha is responsible for the day to day management of the membership team.
Email: sasha.brailsford@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Victoria joined UKATA in June 2015 from her previous role as a Social Media and Promotions Manager at an up and coming social networking app. Victoria also worked in the legal sector for over 10 years.
Victoria is responsible for managing the day to day running of events, marketing and social media aspect of the association.
Email: victoria.castelluccio@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Leonie joined UKATA as an apprentice in November 2017 from the Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce.
Leonie is responsible for assisting the Membership Manager with the day to day membership process for new and current members.
Email: leonie.hibberd@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Nathan joined UKATA in January 2019 as a marketing apprentice.
His general work concludes of assisting the Marketing Manager with tasks such as creating spreadsheets, graphics and social media posts.
Email: nathan.shaw@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437
Olivia joined UKATA in October 2019 as a marketing apprentice.
Her general work concludes of assisting the Membership Manager with the day to day membership process for new and current members.
Email: olivia.anderson@ukata.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 824437