Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published December 29, 2017
"Hull is a great place to live and work", says our Colin. Name: Colin Moody Job title: Managing Director A little bit about yourself... I am proud to say I am born and bred in Hull. After leaving school I joined Hull City AFC as an apprentice footballer. My professional career may have only lasted 2 years but I had a great time and br...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published October 24, 2017
We catch up with Londoner, Neil, to find out about his star likes. Name: Neil Murphy Job title: Warehouse Picker A little bit about yourself I was born and bred in South London but moved up North to be with my lovely wife and children. Star likes MUSIC: I like listening to 70s music, but I real...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published October 13, 2017
We catch up with the team captain of the Electric Eels, one of the beneficiaries of our #OurStars 100th Anniversary Charity Fund. Name: Kai Gill Job Title: National League Team captain for the Electric Eels A little bit about yourself... I began playing powerchair football in 2012 after attending a taster session. I knew from the mi...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published October 6, 2017
We chat with our Logistics Director, Carl, to find out about that tricky work life balance. Name: Carl Andrew Job title: Logistics Director A little bit about yourself I'm born and bred in Hull and have one older brother. After a year at sixth form I joined Neill & Brown and 27 years later I’m still here!! I am married to Sarah ...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published October 5, 2017
He's a keen cyclist who keeps very active, we caught up with our Bernie to find out more. Name: Bernard Bennison Job title: Fleet Manager A little bit about yourself I was born and raised in Hull. I am married with one daughter and two grandchildren. I have worked in transport most of my life and it’s a privilege now to be with N&...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published
Our Justa likes to relax when she can, we find out more... Name: Justa Ng Job title: Executive Director, Neill & Brown Hong Kong office A little bit about yourself... I enjoy working for Neill & Brown and it is my honour to continue the mission to lead the Hong Kong team with Neill & Brown towards another century of succ...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published September 28, 2017
Neill & Brown supports Winner, Preston Road Women's Centre.
Being part of Hull has always been at the heart of what we do so to help commemorate our landmark 100th year we chose to support two local charities. We spoke to Ann from the Preston Road Women’s Centre, one of our chosen charities.
Name: Ann Clarkson
Job title: Centre Coordinator
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published September 6, 2017
We have a chat with our Sue, who is kept busy with 6 grandchildren. Name: Sue Towle Job title: Receptionist A little bit about yourself... I was born in Hull, the youngest and naughtiest of 5 children. I married at the age of 18 and I have 2 children, a surrogate son and 6 grandchildren. Star likes Hob...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published August 10, 2017
We asked our Karl about his Star Likes and found out more about his Wargaming antics... Name: Karl Barley Job title: Exports Coordinator A little bit about yourself... I’m from East Hull; I have lived there most of my life and just bought a house there with my other half. I spend a lot of my time wargaming, gaming, and talking about...
Published by Catherine | Published July 17, 2017
It's a Grade 1 listing for Our Star the Humber Bridge! It's become an iconic part of the Hull skyline and at Neill & Brown we get a great view of this awesome structure from our Hessle depot. On 17th July, during Hull UK City of Culture 2017, the Humber Bridge was awarded Grade 1 listed status, so we thought on the 36th anniversary of its officia...
Published by Catherine | Published June 28, 2017
Sales administrator Mark Jardine interviews Neill & Brown’s CEO, Peter Brown, and finds out about 'straight line mowing therapy'..... As Neill & Brown celebrates 100 years in business, the third generation Brown and CEO, Peter Brown, marks 52 years with the family firm. During that time he has worked his way from being the office boy, on to customs clerk, before becoming the MD and t...
Published by Catherine | Published June 21, 2017
Responsible for overseeing a mammoth 365 days of artworks and art events across every inch of our city.
Name: Martin Green
Director of Hull UK City of Culture 2017
Star likes
HULL: It has to be the refurbished Fruit Market and Humber Street in particular. It’s got a great new vibe about it and is packed at weekends.
