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Tim Pugh has a background in leadership roles across premium manufacturing and distribution businesses, providing technical products to specialist markets via strong international partner networks. Prior to joining Cooke, he was CEO of James Briggs Ltd, a leading manufacturer of technical products for industrial and automotive markets. Through Tim’s leadership, Cooke has focussed on manufacturing excellence and long-term customer relationships as well as expansion into new markets.

Simon is a Chartered Accountant with 30 years of experience in a range of finance roles. He has worked in several industry sectors, including retail, manufacturing, professional services and agribusiness. Having joined Cooke in 2023, Simon leads the finance team. He focuses on modernising the finance function, developing individuals and building strong relationships with the rest of the business.

Chris joined Cooke after managing several divisional groups at Nikon in operational and engineering disciplines within the industrial metrology business in the UK, Europe and USA. Highly experienced in technically challenging manufacturing and development environments, with a demonstrated history of continuous improvement programmes implementations and human resource development programmes. Chris is currently engaged in improvement programmes at Cooke encompassing in-house NPI, glass manufacturing, lens assembly as well as strategic procurement initiatives, leveraging the benefits of global supply chain opportunities.

Thomas graduated with a degree in Electro-mechanics in Berlin, Germany, before moving to the USA in various capacities for a German camera manufacturer. Before joining Cooke, he spent several years as international sales manager for post-production, 3D and lens products at the exclusive Cooke distributor at a time, ZGC Inc., for the Americas. Since joining Cooke in 2014, he managed all sales activities in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Australasia, before being promoted to lead the worldwide sales team as Director of Global Sales.

Danny joined Cooke after a career in high-end consumer electronics at Bowers & Wilkins and KEF. He has extensive experience in brand management and planning, working closely with customers and Cooke’s sales team. The Cooke marketing team has undertaken a substantial re-fresh of the brand identity and digital presence as well successfully launching the SP3 product into the mirrorless camera segment.