Meet The Team
Meet a few of our fantastic team
With our growing team of experienced specialists, it's important that we all share the same passion for positively impacting lives through evidence-based design. We're a friendly bunch. Give us a call, or pop in for a coffee when you're passing.
Leadership Team
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Richard Hibbert
Chairman
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Darren McCarry
Managing Director
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Murray Hibbert
Growth Director
As Chairman of the organisation, Richard's passion and belief that an awesome workspace has a direct impact on the success of every organisation, he continues to share his years of experience in the sector with other business leaders. This is greatly valued by our clients who are looking to take the opportunity of transforming their workspace to enable them to hire top talent and become industry leaders in their sector.
Having joined the company from outside the industry, Darren has brought with him an incredible breadth of knowledge, bringing fresh insights and perspectives into the company. As the Managing Director of the company, Darren is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, including sales, marketing, finance, and customer services.
With his 14 years of industry experience, Murray has led on projects for local and global clients, from Milton Keynes to Hamburg Germany. With a passion for process and detail, he now leads our wider Team of Project Directors who are committed to delivering intelligent data based workspaces that will transform the way we work.
Our Specialists
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Michelle Carr
Creative Director
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William Rabey
Corporate Development Director
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Liz Dean
Head of Marketing
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Reuben Gilmore
Head of Sales
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Joe Burnham
Project Director
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Lee Thulbourne
Senior Project Manager
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Andy Selemba
Senior Project Manager
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Gemma Nevin
Finance Controller
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Paul Williams
Pre-Contracts Manager
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Fin Palmer
Pre-Contracts Manager
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Harry Lomas
Business Development Manager
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Bonita Hibbert
Marketing Manager
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Darren Cooper
Procurement Manager
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Joe Courtney
Senior Pitch Designer
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Dominika Wielgos
Interior Designer
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Cayden Hibbert
Business Development Executive
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Adaani Denny
Marketing Executive
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Chavi Morton
Pre-Contracts & Design Executive
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Alison Henthorne
Business Development Executive
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Royce Morton
Business Development Executive
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Tracey Killengray
EA & Office Manager
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Natalia Temple
Executive Assistant
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Bartek Szwejkowski
Furniture Procurement & Installation Manager
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Bernadette Thornton
Finance Executive
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David Wilkins
Information Technology Manager
A famous name in the London design & build industry, Michelle joined Habit Action for more than the day job. With her creative flair in developing concept and detailed design schemes, she leads a team of truly creative individuals that are developing beautifully designed spaces from the data that we collect throughout our research phase.
As Corporate Development Director, William brings value to our Clients with his in-depth knowledge of the property sector as well as his extensive network of contacts to help tenants and property owners achieve the best workplace outcomes, whether it be for attracting top talent or alluring discerning occupiers.
Liz is an instinctive and intuitive marketing leader bringing together customer and industry insights to deliver impactful marketing campaigns and client experiences across digital and traditional marketing channels. Her passion lies in driving commercial and creative excellence, to achieve results through collaboration and shared goals, as well as strong relationship management and coaching the team.
With a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects across various industries, Reuben's leadership and strategic vision steers our initiatives to new heights. His strong analytical skills, exceptional communication, and a passion for innovation make him an invaluable asset to our organization. Reuben's dedication to achieving project goals, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional results drives our projects to new levels of success.
Over the past 12 years, Joe has honed his skills, expanded his network, and developed a strong sales acumen, all while providing first-class service. He consistently places the customer at the forefront of his business dealings, ensuring a collaborative and personalized approach. Committed to doing right by the customer and continually expanding his knowledge, Joe is dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
A Project Manager, with a difference. Lee joined Habit Action to gain a sense of achievement, and work life balance. With a highly trained background both in construction works and in technical processes, he now leads in the delivery and operational coordination of our projects and everyone's beyond expectations, his projects are notoriously immaculate and well planned.
With a robust background in project management spanning over 21 years, Andy has consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in every facet of our endeavors. His formidable expertise lies in orchestrating multifaceted workplace design and build projects, ensuring that each one is executed with precision, on time, and within budget.
Gemma is responsible for overseeing our financial systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and meticulously managing our budgets and financial resources. Her analytical prowess and strategic thinking help guide our company towards sustainable growth and profitability.
Paul's extensive background in contract management and his in-depth understanding of industry standards allow him to navigate complex legal and commercial landscapes with ease. He is known for his exceptional ability to foresee potential challenges and implement proactive solutions, which helps in minimizing risks and maximising value for our clients and stakeholders.
With a sharp eye for detail and a strategic mindset, Paul excels in guiding projects from initial concepts through to finalised agreements. His role is pivotal in ensuring that all pre-contractual obligations are meticulously reviewed and negotiated, guaranteeing that our projects are set up for success from the very beginning.
Where Habit Action are presented with a fast-moving project, Fin plays a pivotal role in providing the necessary detail to move the project forward quickly and efficiently. With a career background in the mechanical, electrical and HVAC industry, it enables Fin to add a technical knowledge base when developing the scoping and costings of projects. With this knowledge and expertise, it also enables him to look at value engineering options whilst ensuring all our schemes are compliant with building regulations and user safety.
Meet Harry Lomas, our dedicated Business Development Manager. Harry plays a crucial role in the initial phase of our client journey. As the first point of contact, he excels in making that all-important first call, ensuring clients feel heard and understood from the very beginning. With his keen insight and exceptional communication skills, Harry helps clients articulate their needs and desires, paving the way for tailored solutions. His commitment to generating new business for our company is unmatched, as he consistently fosters meaningful connections and opportunities.
Bonita leads in the firm belief that brand is not just a name but it is an experience. Her passion for marketing has led beyond pictures and words by ensuring that our office space, team and culture reflect what Habit Action are truly all about . Don't miss the opportunity of visiting our HQ in Leighton Buzzard where the focus is all around client experience - we'd be delighted to welcome you!
Darren's depth of experience in procuring materials and packages helps set Habit Action apart in the industry. We are continuing to procure labour and materials separately, delivering better value to our clients. To do this successfully, we ensure our teams are communicating on a daily basis. Darren is a key player in helping deliver projects to our clients as promised; on time, within budget and exceeding expectations.
Joe brings to the table a wealth of experience and a knack for transforming ideas into compelling visual narratives. His mastery of design principles coupled with his innovative approach make him an invaluable asset to our team.
Whether it's crafting captivating presentations, refining intricate pitch decks, or conceptualizing groundbreaking visuals, Joe's work speaks volumes about his skill and dedication. He thrives on challenges, constantly pushing the boundaries of design to deliver solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations.
As the youngest member of our fantastic design team, Dominica's energy and ambition for continuous improvement and learning more makes her a great asset to the team. With a great knowledge and understanding of technology, she excels in supporting and facilitating design strategy sessions. As someone who is always up for a challenge coupled with her creativity, we're excited to see what she will comes up with on some of the latest design schemes she's working on.
As a Business Development Executive at Habit Action, Cayden is always striving to provide value to our clients with the help of his extensive knowledge the industry and network of contacts. His client-first approach allows him to build strong and long-lasting relationships, working with them to establish creative solutions to their workplace challenges and achieving a perfect workspace - every challenge can always be matched by a creative solution.
Creativity is an outlook, a unique way of viewing problems and solving them, a mindset that leads to growth, and as the Marketing Executive of Habit Action, Adaani brings all this and more to the role. A keen painter in her spare time, she brings her artistic skills into the business, consistently providing the marketing team with creative ideas.
With an eye for detail and a passion for innovation, Chavi brings a wealth of expertise to every project. She excels in the early stages of project development, ensuring seamless integration of design concepts with practical construction solutions.
Her role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from initial concept design and feasibility studies to detailed planning and project coordination. Chavi is known for her collaborative approach, working closely with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors and being the go-between for our designers and pre-con team.
Alison continues to take our unique intelligence led, data based workspace design offering to the market. By connecting out fantastic team of designers and strategists with local and global companies, Alison is key to helping companies who are looking to make informed decisions about their future workplace.
In his capacity as Business Development Executive at Habit Action, Royce strives to provide value to our clients through a profound understanding of our products and services. Leveraging his extensive network and industry knowledge, he is dedicated to fostering partnerships and delivering optimal solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Royce's commitment lies in contributing to the overall success and growth of Habit Action by creating meaningful opportunities and establishing lasting relationships within the market.
A results-focused and highly motivated professional with over 25 years of progressive business travel and event management experience. As our EA and Office Manager, Tracey is successful in establishing and cultivating long-term professional relationships and networks with clients and stakeholders.
As the Executive Assistant to the Sales Director, Natalia plays a key role in managing schedules and optimizing operational efficiency. Beyond traditional administrative tasks, she focuses on additional marketing responsibilities, specializing in content creation. Her role involves meticulous calendar coordination and targeted content development to enhance brand presence and support broader corporate objectives.
With over 15 years experience in the world of furniture procurement, Bartek has an extremely broad depth of knowledge of the industry which is invaluable to both our team and our clients. Beyond the procurement phase, he also coordinates the furniture installation for each project insuring a smooth and straightforward completion of projects for our clients. Having been in the industry this long, he has built up very strong relationships with our suppliers, which significantly helps in the execution and delivery of the furniture aspect of our projects.
Bernadette Thornton
Finance Executive
Bernie's role as our finance executive is a very key to the success of our projects in their construction phase. By ensuring we fulfil our promise to suppliers and sub-contractors by paying them on time and in full, it builds exceptional loyalty and trust which directly impacts the success and speed of progression on our projects.
Our commitment to our clients.
Ever since the very beginnings of Habit Action, my commitment has been steadfast in integrating economic, social, and environmental performance throughout our values. As Chairman, I am dedicated to adopting the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach aligned with the ISO 14001 standard and as accredited BREEAM accessors, this commitment involves:
- Adhering to current regulations and legislation.
- Establishing and meticulously tracking CSR indicators.
- Enhancing our practises as needed to meet evolving standards.
- Subjecting our CSR approach to evaluation by an independent body.
The ISO 14001 standard seamlessly aligns with our declared values ensuring the comprehensive inclusion of all stakeholders. Our key values include:
- As a family-owned business, genuine partnership is at our core. We listen, we care, we work, and we celebrate together.
- The needs of our clients drive us. Their challenges are our challenges, and our service guarantees the best possible experience.
- Insights inspire our creativity – in design, in delivery and in business. Every challenge can always be matched by a creative solution.
- We aim not just to deliver but to wow. Our interiors push our clients’ expectations of what the workplace can be, unlock potential teams they never knew they had, and create spaces where people love to work.
- Advocating for sustainable forest management through our support of PEFC and FSC.
- Supporting charitable associations and their initiatives in our communities.
At Habit Action, we believe that our mantra ‘love the work’ goes beyond creating beautiful spaces. Our commitment to a happy workplace goes beyond the physical space, emphasising strong corporate social responsibility and environmental policies. As a family-owned business, we prioritise listening to and caring for our team, forming genuine partnerships, and embedding ourselves withing our communities. We keep our promises and measure success based on the tangible results of those promises.
I share this in full belief that together, we can continue to build a workplace that reflects our values and positively impacts our world.
Richard Hibbert
Chairman, Habit Action