Meet The Team

Knowing me, knowing you

Our team of creative, hard-working professionals specialise in Direct Mail, Design, Print and Promotions. Let’s help you to put a face to the name. Hover your mouse over our pictures to reveal our names.

meet-the-team-allistair-direct-solutions 2 — **Allistair Hunter**

Managing Director

meet-the-team-tracy-photo-1024x1024 — **Tracy Mead**

Operations Director

Clara-Meet-The-Team — **Clara Deeks**

Commercial/Publishing Director

Martin-Meet-The-Team-DS — **Martin Allen-Smith**

Editor

meet-the-team-direct-solutions-russell 2 — **Russell Mead**

Business Development Manager

meet-the-team-sean-photo 2 — **Sean Killen**

Printer

meet-the-team-charlie-photos 2 — Charlie Wallace

Printer

meet-the-team-kim-black-photo 2 — Kim Black

Administrator

louise-meet-the-team-essex 3 — Louise Parkes

Marketing Assistant

dee — Deanna Cannavan

Marketing Assistant

meet-the-team-donna-photo 2 2 2 — Donna Fennell

Operations & Data Assistant

Will-Cook — Will Cook

Direct Mail Operative

meet-the-team-marc 2 — Mark Edwards

Direct Mail Operative

Lewis-Smith — Lewis Smith

Direct Mail Operative

Shane-Cook — Shane Cook

Direct Mail Operative

Marion-Rotchell — Marion Rotchell

Direct Mail Operative

Jonathan-Gees — Jonathan Gees

Direct Mail Operative

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Aug 5, 2019

It’s coming up to that time of year, the most anticipated week in the diary for any student at university. Student orientation or Freshers’ is an exciting time for everyone involved — new friends, spaces, places and parties, what’s not to like? With...

Summer Marketing Ideas | Here Comes The Sun

May 29, 2019

It seems like only yesterday that we were tidying the Winter away and putting everything in to place for our Spring marketing plans. Now, we are heading towards June, it is time to consider the Summer months and how you will be taking control of potential...

What’s New | Did Somebody Say Personalised Wallpaper?

Apr 18, 2019

At Direct Solutions, we are constantly striving to increase our product and services portfolio so that we can offer even more cost-effective and innovative solutions for our clients. Here are some of our new products and services [recently added] that may be of...

"Brilliant service from a friendly and reliable team. Always very helpful, for many years they have consistently produced a wide range of quality products that have met our high standards and expectations. Speedy turnaround from initial enquiry to finished result as well. Highly recommended"

Nick Elias

"Thank you for your companies speedy and professional response. From the design to completion i couldn't has asked for anything more. Definitely a happy returning customer"

Philip, Clark Albert Edward Hall

"Allistair and his team always go the extra mile to deliver what you need. Would recommend Direct Solutions for excellent print and graphic services"

Chris French

"In the two years I have been at Whitehall, Direct Solutions have been our key supplier. Their fast turnaround times, product quality and communication are the attributes that make them our supplier of choice."

Oliver Westrup

"Always great service and communication from Direct Solutions. They are able to pull together quotations and large orders at short notice. Janda who I deal with frequently is excellent! Would definitely recommend."

Sarah Povey

"Allistair and his team are friendly, helpful and responsive. You won't be disappointed as they truly understand what good customer service is about."

Paul Howe

"Ordered pull up banner, fleeces, t-shirts and jackets with embroidered Logo and some banners. Very efficient service, great quality items. Pleasure to do business with. Nothing was too much trouble to ensure the products we ordered were top quality!"

Charlotte Root

"Direct Solutions have amazed us with how much money they have saved with the fulfilment and mailing of Alumini Magazine - saving thousands of pounds particularly with the postage costs, and the job was delivered in record time."

University of Essex

"Excellent service provided for over 10 years. Always prompt and helpful, taking the time to ensure they know about the business and its needs."

Hatfields Home Furnishers

"After winding down my London Design Consultancy I looked for a local company to handle my printing and promotional requirements. Competitive pricing, quality work, friendly people - nothing is too much trouble and above all, they meet or beat my tight deadlines"

David Edwards

Friendly and professional service. Finished products are first class - excellent delivery times"

Christine Potter

"Great company, great quality products and 5* customer service. Janda is very efficient, friendly and helpful. Great company to work with for all our promotional product needs."

Natalie Cullen

"Always quick and friendly service. Fast delivery and quality products. We use Direct Solutions for personalised promotional items as well as all our printed documents. Highly recommend."

G J Bowmer Waste Disposal Ltd

"Russell and the team at Direct Solutions do a great job. Their pricing and their personal can-do attitude is very helpful, especially for those occasional last minute jobs."

Grant Johnson